6515--Aspirators
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 8 based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of supplying the Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator with specific technical requirements, including a maintenance-free diaphragm pump, hospital-grade electrical cord, FDA and HC regulatory approvals, and compliance with the NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing under a 1,000-employee size standard. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment to award a contract; respondents will not be compensated for their submissions. All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a qualifications letter detailing their company information, socio-economic status such as SDVOSB or HUBZone designation, capability statement aligned with the technical specifications, evidence of prior performance on similar contracts, and supporting product documentation. Responses must be submitted via email no later than 1:00 PM EST on July 2, 2026, with the subject line clearly marked RFI# 36C24826Q0880- Aspirators, addressed to Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov; telephone or fax submissions will not be accepted. The procurement is intended as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses meeting SBA size standards are eligible to respond. The equipment must meet exact specifications including vacuum range, flow rate, sound level, dimensions, weight, and UL/ETL listing, and vendors are encouraged to include brochures or other materials demonstrating product availability and compliance. This initiative aims to gather market intelligence to inform future acquisition decisions rather than to initiate immediate procurement.
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VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR, 00921, USASet-Aside
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Sources Sought Notice
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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.