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Vein Visualization Systems – Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Vein Visualization Systems to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. This sources sought notice, posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026, seeks information on products that meet the “AccuVein or equal” requirement, focusing on handheld, non-invasive devices that use near-infrared light at approximately 850 nm to project real-time vein images onto the skin for improved venous access during medical procedures. Each system must include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, operate on 100–240V AC input, feature a hands-free, wheeled, goose-neck adjustable stand, be lightweight and easy to clean, and come with a 12-month device warranty and a 9-month battery warranty. Respondents are required to submit their company details including SAM.gov UEI, socioeconomic status, point of contact, product marketing literature demonstrating functional equivalence to the specified brand, country of origin, and authorization as a distributor of the manufacturer’s product. The notice explicitly states this is not a solicitation, does not obligate the government to award a contract, and provides no pricing, delivery schedules, or contract value estimates. The VA is mandated under Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) if viable responses are received; however, no set-aside is currently applied. If insufficient responses are received from SDVOSBs, the agency may pursue an alternate small business set-aside or proceed with a full and open competition. The place of performance is clearly defined as the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, and inspection and acceptance will be based on compliance with the specified salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work, with no reference to formal standards such as MIL-STD-129 or ISO specifications. Packaging, preservation, labeling, and invoicing requirements are not detailed, and no contract administration or payment information is included since this is a pre-solicitation market research effort. Responses must be submitted by email to matthew.curl@va.gov and may be used solely to inform future procurement decisions, with no reimbursement provided for vendor costs incurred in responding. All submitted
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Wichita, KS, 67218, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Vein Visualization Systems – Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended only for information and planning purposes at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise the requirements of the proposed action before the release of any associated solicitation. This notice is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ).
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of providing Vein Visualization Systems to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
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Please review the attached Statement of Work. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Feedback or suggestions are welcome.
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For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of business size or socioeconomic category. Review of responses to this notice will support later refinement/determination of set-aside requirements, if a solicitation becomes available.
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Interested companies can respond via email to matthew.curl@va.gov, with the following information:
(1) Company point of contact, including name, title, phone number, and email address.
(2) Company name, SAM.gov UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status of the company, and address of the applicable office.
(3) Provide marketing literature of the available product that meets the salient characteristics provided in the Statement of Work.
(4) State country of origin of the product(s) referenced in the response.
(5) State whether the potential source is authorized distributor of the manufacturer’s product(s).
Additional information may be requested by the Contracting Officer at a later time.
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The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government shall in no way be bound to this information if a solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside, if applicable. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or FULL and OPEN competition will be considered.
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