Surgical Instruments - Atlanta VAMC

SOL #: 36C24726Q0236Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, United States

Place of Performance

Decatur, GA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2e0a4f4ec02d41ee99d67c9aafd41bcf/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 16, 2026, 7:00 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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Atlanta VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for a future Brand Name or Equal requirement for Surgical Instruments, specifically STERIS brand items. This RFI critically emphasizes the need for AMERICAN-MADE products. This is not a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. Responses are due by February 16, 2026.

Scope of Work

The VA is seeking surgical instruments that are either STERIS brand or equivalent, with a critical requirement for them to be Made in America ONLY. Key items referenced include, but are not limited to:

Various picks (e.g., FOOTPLATE PICK ANGLE 90D DOWN, OVAL WINDOW PICK)
Rasps (e.g., OVAL WINDOW RASP SMALL)
Fenestrometers (e.g., FENESTROMETER #13 OL)
Scissors (e.g., BELUCCI SCISSORS, HOUSE BELLUCCI ALLIGATOR SCISSOR)
CASPAR RETRACTOR BLADES (LATERAL, BLUNT, MEDIAL) in different sizes
Distractors (e.g., DISTRACTOR MULTILEVEL, DISTRACTOR SCREW DRIVER)
CASPAR VERTEBRAL BODY DISSECTOR
CASPAR CERVICAL RETRACTOR REV SCREW
DISTRACTOR DRILL GUIDE

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Set-Aside: Potential for future award restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns, if conditions under 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) are met.
Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
Published: February 3, 2026
Place of Performance: Decatur, GA 30033, United States

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must:

Have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Clearly document that requested items are Made in America ONLY by completing FAR 52.225-2; Buy American Certificate.
Include current documentation of authorized reseller information, if applicable. Responses should include:
Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address
UEI Number, CAGE Code
Answers to socio-economic status questions (Small Business, Veteran-Owned, HUB Zone, Woman Owned, Large Business) related to NAICS 339113 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).
Indication if items are available via GSA/FSS/SEWP schedule.
A capability statement and relevant literature addressing the ability to supply MADE IN AMERICA items.

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Questions regarding this notice must be addressed via email only to Aunjelaca Miller, Contracting Officer, at Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov. Faxes and phone calls will not be accepted.