Surgical Instruments - Atlanta VAMC
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) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Surgical Instruments for the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. This is a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for STERIS brand name or equal products. Responses are due January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a wide range of specialized surgical instruments and components, including:
- Picks and Rasps: Footplate picks, oval window picks, and oval window rasps.
- Surgical Scissors: Bellucci scissors (7mm curved and 5mm straight blades).
- Retractor Systems: Various Caspar retractor blades (lateral, blunt, medial) in multiple sizes.
- Specialized Tools: Fenestrometers, multilevel distractors, vertebral body dissectors, and drill guides.
Equivalent products must meet the specific technical features and dimensions of the referenced STERIS brand items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Potential for SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
Evaluation
Information gathered will be used to determine the acquisition strategy and potential for a future award restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under 38 U.S.C. 8127(d). Vendors must be verified in VetCert and listed in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database to qualify for these set-asides.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement that includes:
- Company name, UEI, CAGE code, and socio-economic status.
- Documentation of authorized reseller status (if applicable).
- Clear identification of the place of manufacturing for all items.
- Availability via GSA/FSS/SEWP schedules.