Sources SoughtPosted Jul 16, 2026·Responses due Jul 16, 2026

6515--MTZ Instruments Micro Laryngeal & Micro Laryngeal scopes

Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
339113
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C26126Q0982
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
6515
Place
Martinez, USA
Contact
Alex Hernandez (Alex.Hernandez@va.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C26126Q0982 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 16, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Pre-solicitation
    Open
Solicitation
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026, middle of the range Aug 12, 2026.
Measured from 131 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 339113 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 16, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY 1. Subject: Sources Sought, VA Northern California Health Care- Martinez VA Medical Center ENT Surgical Instruments (Pilling or Equal) This Sources Sought Notice seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing ENT surgical instruments equivalent to (or equal to) the Teleflex Pilling product line. 2. General Information Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliance & Supplies … (show all)

Manufacturing (Vendors may identify alternative NAICS if more appropriate.) Point of Contact: Alex Hernandez, Contracting Officer Email: Alex.Hernandez@va.gov 3. Description of Requirement The Martinez VA Medical Center seeks capability responses from businesses able to supply brand name Pilling ENT surgical instruments or functionally equivalent equal products. This requirement supports replacement of existing surgical tools used in microlaryngoscopy, laser airway surgery, and ENT procedures. Categories include: Laser laryngoscopes (Dedo, Ossoff Pilling, Karlan series) Light carriers, smoke evacuation tubes, jet ventilation tubes ENT micro forceps (Jako, Jackson, triangular micro forceps) ENT micro scissors, sickle knives Suction tools (phono tubes, aspirating tubes) ENT probes, elevators, retractors Sterilization cases and micro laryngoscopy containers These items may be supplied as brand name (Teleflex/Pilling) or equal. VA Medical Center Martinez � � � � � LASER LARYNGOSCOPE (3 SETS) Item # Part Number/ Description Qty Price Extended Amount 1 532191S Pilling NG OP LASER LARYN LARGE SCOPE ONLY 3 � � 2 537865 Pilling LC OSSOFF-PILLING AND JAKO ADULT 4 � � 3 538865 Pilling SMOKE EVAC OSSOFF-PILLING AND JAKO ADULT 3 � � 4 539865 Pilling JET VENT OSSOFF-PILLING AND JAKO ADULT 3 � � 5 532231S Pilling NG OSSOFF-KARLAN-DEDO LASER SCOPE ONLY 3 � � 6 537525 Pilling LIGHT CARRIER DEDO ADULT 4 � � 7 538525 Pilling SMOKE EVAC TUBE DEDO ADULT 3 � � 8 539525 Pilling JET VENT DEDO ADULT � 3 � � 9 A358PRA Pilling ACMI ILLUM, 3.5MM x 8', PILLING INSTR � 4 � � 10 50SC06L01 Pilling PILLING MICRO LARYNGOSCOPY CONTAINER � 3 � � MICRO LARYNGEAL (4SETS) Item # Part Number/ Description Qty Price Extended Amount 11 506954 Pilling 1mm Micro-Triangular Forceps Ang Right � 4 � � 12 506956 Pilling 1mm Micro-Triangular Forceps Ang Left � 4 � � 13 506461 Pilling JAKO CUP FORCEPS ANGLED RIGHT � 4 � � 14 506460 Pilling JAKO CUP FORCEPS ANGLED LEFT � 4 � � 15 506455 Pilling JAKO CUP FORCEPS STRAIGHT � 4 � � 16 506462 Pilling JAKO CUP FORCEPS ANGLED UP � 4 � � 17 506867 Pilling 1mm Laryngeal Scissors Up � 4 � � 18 506477 Pilling JAKO SCISSORS SLIGHT UP ANGLE � 4 � � 19 506830 Pilling PROBE/ELEV 30DEG ANG BLT � 4 � � 20 506832 Pilling PHONO PROBE-ELEV 60DEG BLUNT � 4 � � 21 509009 Pilling SPATULA RETRACTOR ADULT LEFT � 4 � � 22 509008 Pilling SPATULA RETRACTOR ADULT RIGHT � 4 � � 23 506870 Pilling PHONO SUCTION TUBE 3FR � 4 � � 24 506872 Pilling PHONO SUCTION TUBE 5FR � 4 � � 25 506874 Pilling PHONO SUCTION TUBE 7FR � 4 � � 26 506880 Pilling PHONO SICKLE KNIFE STRAIGHT � 4 � � 27 506888 Pilling HANDLE UNIVERSAL KNIFE RING HDL W/CAMLCK � 8 � � 28 506860 Pilling PHONO GRASPING FCPS STRAIGHT � 4 � � 29 505420 Pilling JACKSON GRASPING FCPS 30CM DEL � 4 � � 30 507010 Pilling ASPIRATING TUBE OPEN END 20CM � 4 � � 31 P37315 Pilling CASE SURGICAL W/O BRACKETS10"X21.5"X2.5" � 4 � � � � � � � � SUBTOTAL with shipping included � � � 4. Purpose of This Notice The VA is conducting market research to: Determine industry capability and capacity; Identify potential sources, including Small Business concerns; Assess whether two or more qualified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are capable of performing. Inform the acquisition strategy. 5. Instructions to Respondents Interested vendors shall submit a non binding capability statement including the following: A. Business Information (required) Company name SAM.gov UEI Business size/status: SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), Small, Large (As required in prior postings such as 36C26126Q0982_SOURCES SOUGHT) Confirm active SAM.gov registration If SDVOSB/VOSB, confirm certification through VetCert B. Capability & Experience Provide documentation demonstrating capability to supply the required ENT items Include prior experience with VA, DOD, or private hospital surgical instrument supply Provide product literature, brochures, or cross reference sheets for brand name or equal items C. GSA / Contract Information Indicate whether items are available under GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/NITAAC, including contract number and expiration date State any open market availability D. Product Data Indicate whether offering Teleflex/Pilling brand name or equal substitutes Provide equivalency documentation (technical specifications, clinical equivalency, FDA device class if applicable) RESPONDENTS OFFERING EQUAL ALTERNATIVES: Respondents are to include the manufacturer of their equal item, the Country of Origin, and an authorized distributor letter. E. Pricing Information Provide commercial pricing or discount structures (non binding) 6. Submission Details Deadline: Response is due by 15:30 Pacific Time Thursday, July 23, 2026. Submission Method: Email capability responses to: Alex.Hernandez@va.gov Subject Line: Sources Sought Response ENT Surgical Instruments (Pilling or Equal) [Company Name] 7. Disclaimer This Sources Sought/RFI is for market research only. It does not constitute a solicitation, does not obligate the Government, and is not a guarantee of future acquisitions. Responses will be used solely to inform the VA s acquisition strategy. Vendors responding to this notice are not guaranteed consideration for any future solicitation. 8. Attachments None at this stage. A formal solicitation may follow. Brand Name Item or Equal: Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Pilling � Branded Surgical Instruments are made from 100% German and U.S. forgings to ensure the highest quality and impeccable functionality. These instruments are fully guaranteed for the quality of material and workmanship and have been subjected to an established quality control process that consists of a comprehensive product inspection that verifies the form, fit and function of all the instruments. a) Compatibility LASER LARYNGOSCOPE & MICRO LARYNGEAL b) Dimensions Per order specifications c) Industry Standard Stainless steel that is corrosion resistant and has surgical grade resilience and strength. d) Purpose- Surgical procedures on patients. e) Governing Body or Organization Complete generic identification Applicable model/make/catalog number- See order Manufacturer name Teleflex/Pilling Warranty - One-year parts and labor with ongoing support on all equipment. Installation/Training. n/a Security- Patented and HIPAA compliant patient database with merge and sync capabilities across all systems Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information: The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government s requirements. To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacture.

Who won similar work

154 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 339113.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
RED ONE MEDICAL DEVICES LLC28$4.6MOct 13, 2026
Edwards Lifesciences LLC · $EW19$2.6MSep 29, 2026
4WEB, INC.7$378KMar 30, 2026
MEDTRONIC USA INC6$323KAug 13, 2026
ISLAND MOBILITY SOLUTIONS LLC6$314KSep 18, 2026
Trillamed LLC4$2.5MAug 3, 2026
ALLIANT ENTERPRISES, LLC4$360KSep 21, 2026
DME SERVICES LLC4$210KSep 17, 2026
OJH SERVICES, INC.4$145KJun 24, 2025
ARTIVION, INC3$473KMay 26, 2026

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 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
  • $8K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 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
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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