6515--LOMA/605_ ESOPHAGOSCOPE INSTRMT SET

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{"description":"The purpose of amendment 0002 to RFI 36C26226Q0443 is to attach RFI documents not previously included in RFI 36C26226Q0443, posted on 3/3/2026. Please review and complete all applicable sections. \n\nSources Sought Synopsis Only\n\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. \n\nTHE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).\n\nThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. \n\nResponses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. \n\nGeneral Requirements: \n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, has a need for Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories. The Esophagoscopes and accessories will be used for transoral surgeries, diagnostic procedures, including collections of specimens for diagnostic analysis.\n\nThe requirement is for brand name or equal to: Pilling Esophagoscopes and accessories\n\nNomenclature: Esophagoscopes, Graspers, Suctions, Forceps\n\nMANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Teleflex llc \n\nClin\nItem #\nDescription\nQty\nUnit of Measure\n01\n523582\nHOLINGER STYLE ESO 9X45\n1\nEA\n02\n527583\nLIGHT CARRIER OVAL LARGE 45CM\n1\nEA\n03\n523642\nPHILSBURY JESB ESOPH 6.5X10X35\n1\nEA\n04\n523648\nPHILLSBURY JESB ESOPH 10X14X29\n1\nEA\n05\n507035\nASPIRATING TUBE VELVT EYE 60CM\n1\nEA\n06\n507014\nASPIRATING TUBE OPEN END 50CM\n1\nEA\n07\n506017\nENDOSCOPIC FORWARD GRASP FC\n1\nEA\n08\n505152\nROBERTS ANG 6MM CUP FCPS 60CM\n1\nEA\n09\n121600\nBACKHAUS TOWEL FRCP 5 1/2IN\n1\nEA\n10\nS358PRA\nSTORZ ILLUM 3.5MMX8IN PILLING INSTR\n1\nEA\n11\n505020\nALLIGATOR GRASPING FRCP 50CM\n1\nEA\n12\n505030\nKAHLER GRASPING FRCPS 45CM\n1\nEA\n13\n507034\nASPIRATING TUBE VELVT EYE 50CM\n1\nEA\n\n\nREQUIREMENTS: This SPS department requests the acquisition of Esophageal ENT instruments for the purpose of being available for clinical use in support of patient care. The Salient Characteristics must include: \n\n\n\nMust have Integrated Light Carrier that is fully incorporated into the textured handle with built-in protection\nEsophagoscope must have a barrel and tip that follow ergonomic features of smooth insertion technology that facilitates gentle insertion while maintaining standard technique.\nMust provide nearly full lumen view with constant cool illumination.\nWill have a Large Fiber Bundle: for Enhanced distal illumination.\nMust have Aspiration Channel on the exterior for maximum lumen clearance.\nMust have Oval Fiber Optic Light Carrier for more viewing and instrumentation space in the main tube. Must also provide bright illumination.\nMust have a Smooth Distal Tip for ease of insertion.\nMust provide a 15 mm Proximal End designed for easy attachment of accessories.\nEsophagoscopy instruments in the set must be capable of extracting sharp or large objects (e.g., bones, cones, dentures) and manage food impactions.\nEsophagoscopes must be able to visualize the back of the throat , including the difficult to reach hypopharynx and upper esophageal sphincter\nMust be able to obtain deep, accurate biopsies of the esophageal tumors or lesions\nMust be made of the highest medical and surgical grade stainless steel materials to ensure durability and corrosion resistance\nWill be capable of dilation and treatment of strictures as well as widening of narrowed areas of the esophagus or placing indwelling tubes\nMust have a barrel: a hollow metallic tube, typically 33-43cm long with a beveled tip\nMust have a multifunctional head \nMust have a functional head attached to the proximal end and features several side ports for connecting ventilation and light\nEsophagoscopes must provide High-resolution Imaging, advanced lighting, protective integration, and ergonomic design, ensuring efficient and safe procedures.\n\nMust be reusable and autoclavable making it safe for repeated sterilization and clinical application\n\nAll specified measurements in description must be met as each are fundamental requirements \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Healthcare Facilities: \n\nVISN 22 West\nVA Loma Linda Healthcare System - 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA; 92357-1000\n\n\nIn response to this announcement, please complete the information below:\n\nCompany: \n Address: \n \n \nContact Name: \nPhone No: \nEmail: \nDUNS:\n\n\nBusiness size information\nSelect all that applies:\n\n Small Business\n Emerging Small Business\n Small Disadvantaged Business\n Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act\n HubZone\n Woman Owned\n Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov \n Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov\n Large Business\n Other:____________ \n\n\nAll offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract\n\nFSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s)\n Yes No \nFSS/ GSA Contract Number\n\nEffective Date / Expiration Date\n\n \nDoes your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. \n Yes No \nDoes your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? \n Yes No \nIs your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied?\n Yes No \nDoes your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?\n Yes No \nDoes your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement?\n Yes No \n\nIdentify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. \nNot applicable \nList: \n\nBuy American Act Information\nAre all items manufactured in the U.S? If not, list the items not manufactured in the US and the country of origin in the table provided below.\n Yes No \n\nItem #\nDescription\n\nCountry of Origin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Friday, March 6th 2026, by 9:00 am PST Local Time. \n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0443 Type: Special Notice Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 334510 Classification Code: 6515 Response Deadline: 2026-03-06T09:00:00-08:00 Office Address: Gilbert, AZ POC: Rochelle Malveaux, Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov, 000-000-0000 {"description":"The purpose of amendment 0002 to RFI 36C26226Q0443 is to attach RFI documents not previously included in RFI 36C26226Q0443, posted on 3/3/2026. Please review and complete all applicable sections. \n\nSources Sought Synopsis Only\n\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. \n\nTHE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).\n\nThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. \n\nResponses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. \n\nGeneral Requirements: \n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, has a need for Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories. The Esophagoscopes and accessories will be used for transoral surgeries, diagnostic procedures, including collections of specimens for diagnostic analysis.\n\nThe requirement is for brand name or equal to: Pilling Esophagoscopes and accessories\n\nNomenclature: Esophagoscopes, Graspers, Suctions, Forceps\n\nMANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Teleflex llc \n\nClin\nItem #\nDescription\nQty\nUnit of Measure\n01\n523582\nHOLINGER STYLE ESO 9X45\n1\nEA\n02\n527583\nLIGHT CARRIER OVAL LARGE 45CM\n1\nEA\n03\n523642\nPHILSBURY JESB ESOPH 6.5X10X35\n1\nEA\n04\n523648\nPHILLSBURY JESB ESOPH 10X14X29\n1\nEA\n05\n507035\nASPIRATING TUBE VELVT EYE 60CM\n1\nEA\n06\n507014\nASPIRATING TUBE OPEN END 50CM\n1\nEA\n07\n506017\nENDOSCOPIC FORWARD GRASP FC\n1\nEA\n08\n505152\nROBERTS ANG 6MM CUP FCPS 60CM\n1\nEA\n09\n121600\nBACKHAUS TOWEL FRCP 5 1/2IN\n1\nEA\n10\nS358PRA\nSTORZ ILLUM 3.5MMX8IN PILLING INSTR\n1\nEA\n11\n505020\nALLIGATOR GRASPING FRCP 50CM\n1\nEA\n12\n505030\nKAHLER GRASPING FRCPS 45CM\n1\nEA\n13\n507034\nASPIRATING TUBE VELVT EYE 50CM\n1\nEA\n\n\nREQUIREMENTS: This SPS department requests the acquisition of Esophageal ENT instruments for the purpose of being available for clinical use in support of patient care. The Salient Characteristics must include: \n\n\n\nMust have Integrated Light Carrier that is fully incorporated into the textured handle with built-in protection\nEsophagoscope must have a barrel and tip that follow ergonomic features of smooth insertion technology that facilitates gentle insertion while maintaining standard technique.\nMust provide nearly full lumen view with constant cool illumination.\nWill have a Large Fiber Bundle: for Enhanced distal illumination.\nMust have Aspiration Channel on the exterior for maximum lumen clearance.\nMust have Oval Fiber Optic Light Carrier for more viewing and instrumentation space in the main tube. Must also provide bright illumination.\nMust have a Smooth Distal Tip for ease of insertion.\nMust provide a 15 mm Proximal End designed for easy attachment of accessories.\nEsophagoscopy instruments in the set must be capable of extracting sharp or large objects (e.g., bones, cones, dentures) and manage food impactions.\nEsophagoscopes must be able to visualize the back of the throat , including the difficult to reach hypopharynx and upper esophageal sphincter\nMust be able to obtain deep, accurate biopsies of the esophageal tumors or lesions\nMust be made of the highest medical and surgical grade stainless steel materials to ensure durability and corrosion resistance\nWill be capable of dilation and treatment of strictures as well as widening of narrowed areas of the esophagus or placing indwelling tubes\nMust have a barrel: a hollow metallic tube, typically 33-43cm long with a beveled tip\nMust have a multifunctional head \nMust have a functional head attached to the proximal end and features several side ports for connecting ventilation and light\nEsophagoscopes must provide High-resolution Imaging, advanced lighting, protective integration, and ergonomic design, ensuring efficient and safe procedures.\n\nMust be reusable and autoclavable making it safe for repeated sterilization and clinical application\n\nAll specified measurements in description must be met as each are fundamental requirements \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Healthcare Facilities: \n\nVISN 22 West\nVA Loma Linda Healthcare System - 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA; 92357-1000\n\n\nIn response to this announcement, please complete the information below:\n\nCompany: \n Address: \n \n \nContact Name: \nPhone No: \nEmail: \nDUNS:\n\n\nBusiness size information\nSelect all that applies:\n\n Small Business\n Emerging Small Business\n Small Disadvantaged Business\n Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act\n HubZone\n Woman Owned\n Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov \n Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov\n Large Business\n Other:____________ \n\n\nAll offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract\n\nFSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s)\n Yes No \nFSS/ GSA Contract Number\n\nEffective Date / Expiration Date\n\n \nDoes your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. \n Yes No \nDoes your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? \n Yes No \nIs your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied?\n Yes No \nDoes your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?\n Yes No \nDoes your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement?\n Yes No \n\nIdentify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. \nNot applicable \nList: \n\nBuy American Act Information\nAre all items manufactured in the U.S? If not, list the items not manufactured in the US and the country of origin in the table provided below.\n Yes No \n\nItem #\nDescription\n\nCountry of Origin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Friday, March 6th 2026, by 9:00 am PST Local Time. \n\n\n\n"}