Liver Retractor System
SOL #: 36C24826Q0336_0001Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
TAMPA, FL, 33637, United States
Place of Performance
Orlando, FL
NAICS
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
PSC
Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026
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Action Date
Mar 6, 2026, 8:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is an amendment (0001) to Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24826Q0336 for a Liver Retractor System for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment addresses questions received during the solicitation period, closes the question and answer period, and confirms the new submission deadline of March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Change
- Clarification of Requirements: The requirement is for two (2) complete new Retractor systems specifically for complex hepatobiliary procedures. Bidders should provide a system that meets the salient characteristics outlined in Section B.4, as no specific part numbers were identified.
- Q&A Closure: All questions received have been addressed, and no further questions will be accepted.
- Submission Deadline Extension: The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Amendment to RFQ (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Place of Performance: Orlando, FL, United States
- Amendment Posted: February 26, 2026
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
Submission Details
Quotes must be submitted via email to both Benjamin Amato (benjamin.amato@va.gov) and Carl Myers (carl.myers3@va.gov).
People
Points of Contact
Carl MyersPRIMARY
Benjamin AmatoSECONDARY
Files
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