OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
This Sources Sought Notice is for the Fredericksburg HCC to determine sources for a comprehensive package of brand name or equal Aesculap Stainless-Steel Surgical Instruments to support a wide range of surgical specialties at the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center. The instruments consists of Surgical Instrument Containers with Lids, Baskets for Surgical Instruments inside containers with lids, Silicone Mats/Cushioning Pads for Surgical Instruments placed in the containers with lids, Snap On ID Tags for inside Surgical Instrument Containers, Identification Labels to be etched with Tray Names for the Surgical Instrument and Containers, and Instrument Stringers. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. All responsible sources must submit a capability statement addressing their capabilities, capacity, place of manufacture, and location which shall be considered by the agency. � This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. � Interested parties submitting a response to this inquiry must include the following information: Capability statement Name and address of company NAICS Code SAM.gov UEI number Business size (large or small) Place of manufacture Identify applicable socioeconomic categories (SDVOSB/VOSB etc.) any pertinent information which demonstrates the firm s ability to meet the above requirement An authorized distributor letter if the interested party is not the manufacturer Identify all the products on any schedule and provide the contract number. Identify open market products All responses shall be submitted no later than Monday, 10/24/2026, by 10:00 AM EST. Responses shall be emailed to: Tiara.White@va.gov. When replying, please include Sources Sought 36C24626Q0993 to ensure the email is reviewed in a timely manner.
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DOCUMENTS & LINKS
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NOTICE TIMELINE
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GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS
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NAICS 339113 · PSC 6515 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.
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What this opportunity record tells you
SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. The record was posted on September 24, 2026 and currently lists October 21, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.
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