Q401--SPS Laser Etching System Svc
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Phoenix VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Laser Etching System Services. This effort aims to track inventory, prevent loss, and improve instrument management for surgical procedures. Responses are due January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Laser etching of up to 50,000 instruments at a rate of 800 per day.
- Marking instruments with unique device identifiers.
- Data entry and editing of current instrument inventory, including review for accuracy and duplicate elimination.
- Re-marking instruments not identified by initial scans.
- Editing count sheets to reduce tray-picking errors.
- Usage and shipping of an additional laser.
- Training staff to operate the laser etching machine.
- An annual laser and scanner preventive maintenance program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Anticipated base year plus three option years.
- Set-Aside: Priority for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 3 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: January 8, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a market research announcement to make appropriate acquisition decisions and gain knowledge of potential qualified small businesses, particularly SDVOSB and VOSB. Documentation of technical expertise is required to demonstrate capability.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit the following in writing:
- Company name, address, point of contact (phone, fax, email).
- DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number.
- A capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or a request for proposals/quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.
- NAICS Code: 622110
- Product Service Code: Q401 (Nursing)
- Place of Performance: Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
- Contact: Jasmon Cornick, Contract Specialist, jasmon.cornick@va.gov, 480-466-7924.