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SOURCES SOUGHT Domestic Or Equal to NuTrace R+ Scanner
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The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is conducting market research to determine vendor capability to supply twelve NuTrace R+ Scanners for use at the North Las Vegas Medical Center in Nevada, with an option to consider equivalent devices that meet the same technical specifications. The scanners must be USB-connected 2D data matrix readers capable of scanning marks as small as 500 micrometers, functioning on both flat and concave surfaces with a variety of finishes including polished, matte, rough, and reflective surfaces. They require immediate scan recognition within 0.001 seconds, visual LED and audible feedback, disinfectant-resistant housing suitable for routine cleaning, integration with the Censitrac electronic tracking system, and software approved under the VA’s Technology Reference Model. All vendors must be prepared to handle full responsibilities for labor, shipping, handling, and parts, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the specified North Las Vegas location. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and the notice explicitly states no solicitation is currently active, no contract will be awarded based on these submissions, and the government assumes no financial liability for respondent costs. Submissions must include the company’s full legal name, address, primary contact name, email, and phone number, as well as the firm’s Unique Entity Identifier. Respondents are required to disclose whether they are a large or small business, and if small, identify any applicable Small Business Administration certifications such as SDVOSB or VOSB. Supporting documentation must include a capabilities statement for any equivalent product, proof of manufacturing location, an authorized distributorship letter from the original manufacturer, a link to a GSA Schedule contract or equivalent pricing documentation, and at least two recent customer references from the past two years with contract numbers and contact details. Responses are due by 2:30 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026, and must be submitted via email to victoria.torres@va.gov. No formal evaluation criteria, contract type, or pricing details exist at this stage, as this is strictly a planning tool to assess market readiness and potential sources for possible future acquisition. All proprietary information submitted will be handled with confidentiality, and telephone inquiries are not accepted.
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North Las Vegas, NV, 89086, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is searching for vendors who have the capability to provide, twelve (12) NuTrace R+ Scanners at the VA North Las Vegas Medical Center in North Las Vegas, NV. Please also provide availability of any equivalent scanners and their place of manufacture that may meet the salient characteristics below. The vendor shall be responsible for all labor, travel expenses, shipping and handling, and parts needed to perform this request. The result of this market research may contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing.
Salient Characteristics for NuTrace R+ Scanner:
- USB connected 2D data matrix scannable reader that can read marks as small as 500 µM.
- Visual LED lights up with a confirmed scan as well as an audible beep for acknowledgement
- Able to read GS1, 2D laser etches on both flat and concave surfaces
- Able to read off different finishes: polished, flat, matte, rough, bright and reflective
- Is approved software on TRM
- Can read 2D marks within 0.001 seconds
- Body surface of scanner can be wiped down with disinfectant wipe/spray without deteriorating material
- Compatible with Sterile Processing Services electronic tracking system Censitrac.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
In your response, please provide the following information:
- Company name, Address, Point of Contact (POC) name, email address, and phone number
- Indicate whether your business is large or small. If small, please designate type of small business and any Small Business Administration certifications.
- Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
- Include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number of your firm.
- Link to the respondent’s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of
same, if applicable.
- Capabilities Statement of any equal products that can be offered.
- Place of manufacturing
- Authorized Distributorship letter issued from the manufacturer
- Citation of any current or past customers (i.e., within the past two (2) years) to include
contract number, point of contact telephone number, or e-mail address for Nutrace Scanner or equal scanner.
All interested responsible sources shall submit their response to this office by 2:30 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 07, 2026. Please also provide the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Responses shall be submitted via email to victoria.torres@va.gov.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only to assess the availability of qualified vendors. It does not constitute a solicitation or a request for quote. Proprietary information submitted will be handled appropriately. The Government is conducting market research and may or may not issue a solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
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