W065--Lease of Endoscopic Sinus Equipment and Service Agreement (Alternate Equivalents to Karl Storz) Salt Lake City, UT
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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 vendors capable of providing a lease and service agreement for endoscopic sinus equipment at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, and no award will be made from this posting. The VA is specifically looking for alternative brands compatible with existing Karl Storz video/camera and light equipment. Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 15:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System requires information on possible brands of endoscopic sinus equipment for use in Operating Rooms for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and pituitary skull base procedures. The equipment must be compatible with existing Karl Storz systems. Key requirements include:
- Endo sinus scope sets (autoclavable, wide-angle views) for ENT surgery, specifically: Hopkins II 0-degree, 30-degree, 45-degree, and 70-degree 4mm X 18CM scopes.
- Scopes must be autoclavable for sterilization and usable for both diagnostic (clinical) and treatment (surgical) settings.
- Vendors must confirm equipment availability through a lease and offer an annual service/maintenance agreement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only.
- Anticipated Acquisition: Commercial supply acquisition under FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research aims to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 15:00 MST.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must submit the following information via email to Heather.Chase2@va.gov and Jason.Thomas@va.gov:
- Company capability statement, including brochures/specifications for equivalent products.
- Company business size (NAICS 532490) and socio-economic category (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business).
- SAM UEI.
- FSS/GSA contract number (or 'Open Market').
- Estimated delivery lead time.
- Country of Origin (COO) for products. Qualified vendors must have necessary equipment, personnel, recent comparable experience (within 3 years), OEM certified technicians, and current SAM registration. Responses are for information and planning purposes only.
Additional Notes
The product will be delivered to the George E. Wahlen VA Health Care System, 500 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84148. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation or a request for quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.