Surgical Instrumentation
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), specifically the Atlanta VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for high-quality, surgical-grade instrumentation that is made exclusively in the U.S.A. This market research aims to gather information for a future procurement. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 14:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking specific surgical instruments, which must be manufactured in the U.S.A. only, in accordance with VHA Directive 1116. Examples of required items include various elevators, chisels, retractors, and forceps. The RFI emphasizes the need for brand-name or similar items.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must:
- Have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Clearly document that requested items are Made in America ONLY, referencing FAR 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate).
- Include current authorized reseller documentation, if applicable.
- Provide company details: Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, UEI Number, CAGE Code.
- State their Socio-Economic status (e.g., Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Large Business) under NAICS 339113.
- Confirm availability via existing contracts (e.g., FSS, ECAT, MEDSURG, MSPV) and provide schedule/contract details.
- Specify the Country of Origin and percentage of domestic content for the items.
- Submit recent price history for the items.
- Include a capability statement addressing the ability to supply MADE IN AMERICA items, with relevant literature.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (for market research purposes)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 14:00 EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a pre-solicitation or solicitation document. It does not guarantee a future solicitation. All information should be sent via email to the primary contact, Rudy A. Cortinez, at rudy.cortinez@va.gov. Faxes and phone calls will not be accepted.