Department of Veterans Affairs · 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
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Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Sources Sought response
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C24626Q1101
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
339113
Product service code
6515
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-02
Response deadline
Nov 1, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Richmond
Contracting contact
Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 339113 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 9 of 9 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 9 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VAMC is conducting Market Research through this Sources Sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing a brand name only Medtronic Infinity Thoracic Tray that meets the following: Product Description Product Number INFINITY CT TRANSITION IMPLANT SET NS SPS02757 CASE 1850078 TRIPLE GENERIC OUTER CASE 1850078 LID 1850079 GENERIC OUTER LID 1850079 DOMINO 3601350 OFFSET 3.5 TO 3.SMM 3601350 DOMINO 3601475 OFFSET 3.5 TO 4.75MM 3601475 DOMINO 3601550 OFFSET 3.5 TO 5.5/6.0MM 3601550 DOMINO 3603350 OFFSET 0/0 3.5 TO 3.5 3603350 DOMINO 3603475 OFFSET 0/0 3.5 TO 4.75 3603475 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603522 3.5 X 22MM 3603522 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603524 3.5 X 24MM 3603524 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603526 3.5 X 26MM 3603526 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603528 3.5 X 28MM 3603528 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603530 3.5 X 30MM 3603530 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603532 3.5 X 32MM 3603532 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3603534 3.5 X 34MM 3603534 DOMINO 3603635 OFFSET 0/0 5.5/6.0/6.35mm 3603635 ROD 3603706 TAPERED 3.5/4.75MM X 420MM 3603706 ROD 3603707 TAPERED 3.5/5.SMM X 420MM 3603707 ROD 3603806 TAPERED 3.5/4.75 X 420MM CCM 3603806 ROD 3603807 TAPERED 3.5/5.5 X 420MM CCM 3603807 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604022 4.0 X 22MM 3604022 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604024 4.0 X 24MM 3604024 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604026 4.0 X 26MM 3604026 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604028 4.0 X 28MM 3604028 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604030 4.0 X 30MM 3604030 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604032 4.0 X 32MM 3604032 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604034 4.0 X 34MM 3604034 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604522 4.5 X 22MM 3604522 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604524 4.5 X 24MM 3604524 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604526 4.5 X 26MM 3604526 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604528 4.5 X 28MM 3604528 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604530 4.5 X 30MM 3604530 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604532 4.5 X 32MM 3604532 MULTI AXIAL SCREW 3604534 4.5 X 34MM 3604534 TRAY 3607028 CT MODULE IMPLANT 1 OF 2 3607028 TRAY 3607029 CT MODULE IMPLANT 2 OF 2 3607029 CADDY 3607030 CT MODULE 3.SMM MAS 3607030 CADDY LID 3607031 CT MODULE 3.5MM MAS 3607031 CADDY 3607032 CT MODULE 4.0MM MAS 3607032 CADDY LID 3607033 CT MODULE 4.0MM MAS 3607033 CADDY 3607034 CT MODULE DOMINO 3607034 CADDY LID 3607035 CT MODULE DOMINO 3607035 LABEL 3607036 C/T IMPLANT MODULE 3607036 All respondents shall indicate/provide the following: Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or if they are a reseller of a small business manufacturer. Is your company interested in providing a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) quote or Open Market (indicate FSS contract #)? Identify 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. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Whether or not your company has an active SAM registration and the companies Unique Entity Identifier. A copy of its capabilities statement. The Country of Origin must be provided. Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs. If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable. The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to the attention of: Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov Please title the subject line for all responses: Medtronic Infinity Thoracic Tray
Contact
Point of contact
NaTasha Hawkins
Role
the contract specialist
Email
Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov
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