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Surgical Sponge Detection System with complete service plan

Department of Veterans Affairs · 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
36C25726Q0844
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
339113
Product service code
6515
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
San Antonio, TX
Contracting contact
Tommy.haire@va.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The VA seeks a complete Surgical Sponge Detection System utilizing RF technology to prevent retained surgical items (RSI). This turnkey acquisition includes equipment, installation, training, and multi-year service plan. Delivery Location: Audie L. Murphy VAMC, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229 Performance Period: Base period + THREE 12 MONTH Option years Installation Timeline: Within 30 calendar days of award Please see attahced RFQ

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Point of contact
Tommy Haire
Role
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Email
Tommy.haire@va.gov
Secondary
michael.grier@va.gov
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