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6515--BLUE LIGHT SYSTOSCOPY
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential providers of a Blue Light Cystoscopy system for use at the VA Long Beach Medical Center, specifically to support non-muscle invasive bladder cancer detection using Cysview. This Request for Information is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract. The VA is targeting a complete endoscopic imaging solution including a Karl Storz HOPKINS II 30° PDD telescope, autoclavable light cables, Image1 S SAPHIRA camera head and accessories, a 4K monitor, medical-grade printer, surgical cart, and supporting hardware—all designed for autoclavable use and capable of producing both white-light and blue-light fluorescence imaging within a precise 390–430 nm range, with a dual LED light source boasting a 30,000-hour lifespan. The system must feature a pendulum camera head with programmable controls, 4K and HD video outputs, a foot pedal for hands-free switching between light modes, and a Hopkins telescope available in multiple angles. Respondents are required to demonstrate their ability to meet or exceed each specified technical requirement, including compliance with the Brand Name or Equal clause, FDA clearance, and Buy American Act standards regarding domestic content, country of origin, and manufacturer location. Companies must provide detailed capabilities statements, confirm whether they are the manufacturer or authorized distributor, state their business size classification under NAICS 334510, and indicate any small business certifications such as SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone. Responses must address subcontracting limitations, commercial off-the-shelf status, lead times, product lifespan, support services, and potential leasing options. Pricing information is invited solely for market research purposes and will not factor into award decisions. All submissions must be emailed to the designated VA contact by July 24, 2026, and include the respondent’s SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. No response to this RFI constitutes a bid or pre-qualification for future solicitations.
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Department of Veterans Affiairs VA Long Beach Medical Center, Long Beach, AZ, 90822Set-Aside
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BRAND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT # QTY Karl Storz HOPKINS II 30° PDD TELESCOPE WITH ENLARGED VIEW, 4MM X 30CM, AUTOCLAVABLE 27005BIA
1 Karl Storz LIGHT CABLE, 3.5MM X 230CM (7.6') AUTOCLAVABLE, WITH LOCKING MECHANISM 495NAC-UG
1 Karl Storz IMAGE1 S HX-P SAPHIRA ONE-CHIP FULL HD PENDULUM CAMERA HEAD, FOR USE W/ TC305US TH113US
4 Karl Storz HIGH-DEFINITION CAMERA STERILIZATION CONTAINER KSZ-39301HCTS-ZBZ
4 Karl Storz IMAGE1 S SAPHIRA CONNECT II, KIT TC205US-KT
1 Karl Storz IMAGE1 S SAPHIRA LINK, LINK MODULE, FOR USE W/ ONE-CHIP CAMERA HEAD TH113US TC305US
1 Karl Storz POWER LED SAPHIRA , OPAL1® PDD, COLD LIGHT FOUNTAIN POWER LED SAPHIRA TL410US
1 Karl Storz 32" 4K UHD LED MONITOR 16:9 ASPECT RATIO W/HDMI,12G-SDI, DP 1.2 TM343
1 Karl Storz SONY UP-DR80MD MEDICAL GRADE PRINTER FOR USE W/USB WU1333
1 Karl Storz SLIM DESIGN SURGICAL CART W/OPEN SIDES KIT WITH CO2 TANK HOLDER XUSM0008 UG130U-KT
1 Karl Storz LETTER SIZE COLOR PRINT PACK F/ UPDR80MD 2 RIBBONS, 2 ROLL PAPER YIELD 100 PRINTS WU1278
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2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Obtain a blue light cystoscopy system that provides the following characteristics:
The system provides a complete endoscopic imaging solution for Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) and standard white-light endoscopy, including telescopes, camera heads, light source, image processing, documentation, viewing, and printing. The system components must be designed to be autoclavable or be suitable for reprocessing in a medical environment. The system must have a blue light with adjustable fluorescence intensity for photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) in the with a minimum and maximum 390 430 nm range. The system must have a dual LED light source with an expected service life of 30,000 hours. The system must have a white light with CHROMA color enhancement for improved visualization in within the 400 700 nm range. The system must have user interface and network connectivity interface. The system must have a pendulum camera head design with programmable buttons for customization of user controls. The system must have 4K video outputs The system must have HD video outputs The system must have a dual LED light source with an expected service life of 30,000 hours. The system must have camera control unit (CCU) connect and link The system must have a light source to assist with user operation. The system must have a fiber optic light cable with a minimum length of 230 cm. The system must have a foot switch/pedal to allow for hands free control of the blue and white light function. The system must have a Hopkins telescope: 4 mm diameter, autoclavable, available in 0°, 12°, 30°, and 70°. The system must have a high intensity LED light source compatible with Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD). The system must have a fluorescence and optical imaging technology, i.e., OPAL1, that works in conjunction with the PDD to improve the visibility samples. Must have Light Cables autoclavable, with locking mechanism. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements, please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements, please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. In the VA s efforts to procure domestic end products, are you able to provide a domestic product or a domestic alternative product? (4) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (5) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (6) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS? (7) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). (8) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified. (9) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6? (10) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items? (11) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? (12) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate. (13) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail? (14) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained. (15) Does your organization offer a leasing solution? Please elaborate. (16) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s). (17) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (18) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (19) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Buy America Compliance Respondents shall provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with the Buy American Act, including country of origin, domestic content, and availability of domestic alternatives. Responses should be complete and supported with verifiable information. Please identify the country of origin for the end product(s) being offered. Include the location of final assembly/manufacture.
Please provide the percentage of domestic content (by cost) for each product(s). Describe the origin of the major components.
Does your product qualify as a domestic end product in accordance with the Buy American Act?
Please identify the manufacturer name and location for the product(s). Confirm whether the manufacturer is U.S.-based.
Identify the country of origin of each product and indicate whether the product qualifies as a U.S.-made or designated-country end product in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Kahlfanie.Carabon@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, July 24th, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement.
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