6525--Pentero 800S
Veterans Affairs · 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24825Q1153 in this department, oldest first.
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
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What the notice says
Sources Sought Notice 1. GENERAL:� The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33612, is seeking sources for the procurement of one (1) surgical microscope for the Otolaryngology clinic. 2. BACKGROUND:� Currently, the Otolaryngology and Neurosurgical sections share a single surgical microscope, which has led to scheduling conflicts and delays, causing some Veterans to be referred to community care providers due to prolonged wait times. 3. PURPOSE:� The objective is to procure a surgical microscope that will support the surgical needs of the Otolar… (show all)
yngology/Microvascular reconstructive surgeries, ensuring operational backup when the primary microscope is unavailable. 4. SCOPE:� This sources sought notice invites responses from vendors capable of providing a surgical microscope that either meets or exceeds the specified standards and characteristics. 5. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:� The required deliverables include: One (1) surgical microscope system One (1) 2x Widefield Push-in Eyepieces 12.5x One (1) Co-observation Face-to-face with foldable tube and 2x eyepieces One (1) Infrared 800 Module One (1) Resolution Enhancer, adapter dock, and storage solution One (1) 4K Camera 2160P, HDMI Cable, HD-SDI cable (10m) One (1) Monitor cover (24" monitor) One (1) HFC Foot control panel All required pre-site preparation, installation, and commissioning labor 6. FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: Advanced Visualization System with extended optical capabilities. Depth+ mode for higher resolution in the outer area of the current focal point. Resolution Enhancer for additional clarity at the submillimeter level including adapter dock and storage solution. Effortless handling supporting the surgeon s movements. Modern and intuitive GUI on a high-definition touch screen. Foldable tube feature. 7. SOFTWARE:� There is no additional software requirement for this equipment. 8. TRAINING:� The Contractor will provide training and technical support for the hardware's use. 9. WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT:� A warranty coverage for one (1) year from the acceptance of the completed systems is required. 10. DELIVERY SCHEDULE:� All items must be delivered and installed within 14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). 11. PLACE OF DELIVERY:� To be determined (TBD). Response Submission:� Interested vendors who believe they have the capability to fulfill these requirements should submit their responses electronically, detailing their ability to meet or exceed the stated specifications by [9/12/2025]. Submissions should include supporting documentation validating the capability of the proposed product. Also include the following: Lead time, Company Size, Origin, and authorized distributors if applicable. Disclaimer:� This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Contact Information:� [Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov]
Who won similar work
5 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)), same product/service code (PSC) 6525 and NAICS 334510.
Single-winner award sizes (5): middle half $55K to $163K, median $98K; range $26K to $362K.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELLING LLC | 1 | $362K | Jul 31, 2025 |
| CORPS MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC | 1 | $163K | Jul 13, 2026 |
| TRILLAMED LLC | 1 | $98K | Nov 25, 2024 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INC | 1 | $55K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO FRANKLIN LAKES 07417 JIB | 1 | $26K | Aug 21, 2025 |
Value counts new single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling (same contract, or the same office, day and amount); that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Contract modifications are not new awards and are not added in either. Notices whose amount is a placeholder such as $999,999,999 are not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings.
- Aug 6, 2026OLYMPUS AMERICA INC$55K6525--FY26: Ultrasound Bronchoscope (Medical Service)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 13, 2026CORPS MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC$163K6525--Ellex Ultrasound ConsoleNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 21, 2025BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO FRANKLIN LAKES 07417 JIB$26K6525--Ultrasound Machine and AccessoriesNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 31, 2025MELLING LLC$362K6525--Pentero 800 SNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Nov 25, 2024TRILLAMED LLC$98K6525--Stryker Surgical Components for Portable Surgical TowerNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Competitive landscape
For the 5 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name, including the subsidiaries a company lists in its SEC filings. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.