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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Aspirators

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36C24826Q0880Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 8 at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for the procurement of the Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator operating at 115V with a 2800ml reusable polycarbonate bottle. This notice is strictly for gathering information on potential qualified small businesses capable of supplying this specific medical device and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quote, or any obligation to award a contract. The aspirator must meet precise technical specifications including a vacuum range of -25 to -559 mm Hg, a flow rate of 26 liters per minute at open flow, a noise level below 52 dBA, and an oil-less diaphragm pump with a hospital-grade 6-foot electrical cord, compact dimensions of 18"W x 17"D x 33"H, and a weight of 52 pounds. It must be UL/ETL listed, compliant with FDA and HC regulations, and come with a one-year warranty. The requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339112, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and only firms registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), possessing a valid UEI, and identifying their socio-economic category such as SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone are eligible to respond. Interested parties must submit a qualifications letter via email to Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST on July 2, 2026, with the subject line clearly labeled as RFI# 36C24826Q0880- Aspirators. Responses must include company name, address, contact information, SAM UEI, socio-economic classification, and a capability statement demonstrating the firm’s ability to meet the technical requirements, ideally supported by a product brochure. Evidence of past or current contracts involving the same or similar equipment is also requested to validate experience and capacity. Telephone and fax submissions are not accepted. The government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response, and no pricing information is requested at this stage. The purpose is solely to assess market availability, understand small business capabilities, and inform future acquisition strategies; no award decisions will be made based

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VA seeks small businesses to qualify for Gomco 3040 aspirator supply under total small business set-aside.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)View Agency

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339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR, 00921, USA

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Sources Sought Notice 36C24826Q0880 Aspirators

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
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Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
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Eunice BonesContract Specialist

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Sources Sought Notice
Sources Sought Notice
Page 3 of 3 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
Page 1 of 3 This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112, Surgical and medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide the following: BRAND NAME Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator-115V with 2800ml Reusable Polycarbonate Bottle - Gomco 3040 are general use aspirators. Key Features Maintenance-free and oil-free diaphragm pump ensures maximum reliability Easy-to-store and transport compact design with a flat stainless-steel top Convenient storage for a 6' hospital grade electrical cord Disposable hydrophobic bacteria filter helps prevent fluid and aerosol contamination
Technical Specifications
Vacuum Range: -25 to -559 mm Hg Flow Rate: 26 lpm at open flow Sound Level: Less than 52 dBA Pump Type: Oil-less diaphragm Electrical Cord: 6' hospital grade Dimensions: 18" W x 17" D x 33" H (46 x 43 x 84 cm) Weight: 52 lbs. (24 kg) UL/ETL Listed: Yes Warranty: 1 year Regulatory Approvals: FDA, HC
Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include a product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 1:00 PM EST on JULY 02, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q0880- Aspirators. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.

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