6515--NX EQ Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 14 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 14 Solicitation Number: 36C10X26Q0059 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.202, Publicizing, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X26Q0059 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued under the agency's implementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul, as adopted through agency class deviation. All applicable provisions, clauses, definitions, and procedures are those contained in the Overhaul text and the agency's implementation deviations. In the event of a conflict with the codified FAR, the adopted Overhaul text governs. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. Requirement Description: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable (NX) National Program has identified the Erbe® VIO 3, Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation product line as a candidate for an Enterprise-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon-Enhanced Coagulation (AEC) are advanced, energy based surgical systems used to perform precise tissue coagulation and devitalization across Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs), particularly in operating rooms (OR), procedural suites, and endoscopy units. They deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy through specialized electrodes while directing a controlled flow of inert argon gas to create a conductive plasma at the tissue surface. This results in uniform, noncontact coagulation with minimal tissue penetration, improved visualization, and reduced bleeding. ESUs with AEC are designed to enhance surgical efficiency, improve hemostasis, and support consistent, replicable outcomes across a range of open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures. These systems provide real-time, automated control of power delivery, argon flow, and activation mode, with integrated safety monitoring and configurable presets for procedure-specific use. They are optimized to increase clinical efficiency and reduce complications through precision energy delivery, reliable tissue effect profiles, and comprehensive safety interlocks. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of brand name equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued as Full and Open. This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract with firm-fixed priced (FFP) delivery orders IAW FAR Part 16.5 for Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Brand Name Olympus ESG-300 Electrosurgical System. Offerors shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination. FFP Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products And Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision (see ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation). The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition (see ATTACHMENT D - NX EQ Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation). Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. (see ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES NX EQ Electrosurgical Units, Argon-Enhanced Coagulation). All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on April 09, 2026, to Contract Specialist (CS) Daleta Coles, Daleta.Coles@va.gov and Contracting Officer (CO) Hosea Berkley, Hosea.Berkley@va.gov. No questions will be accepted after the due date. No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on April 15, 2026, to Contract Specialist (CS) Daleta Coles, Daleta.Coles@va.gov and Contracting Officer (CO) Hosea Berkley, Hosea.Berkley@va.gov PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. SCOPE OF WORK The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon-Enhanced Coagulation product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon-Enhanced Coagulation (AEC) are advanced, energy based surgical systems used to perform precise tissue coagulation and devitalization across Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs), particularly in operating rooms (OR), procedural suites, and endoscopy units. They deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy through specialized electrodes while directing a controlled flow of inert argon gas to create a conductive plasma at the tissue surface. This results in uniform, noncontact coagulation with minimal tissue penetration, improved visualization, and reduced bleeding. ESUs with AEC are designed to enhance surgical efficiency, improve hemostasis, and support consistent, replicable outcomes across a range of open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures. These systems provide real-time, automated control of power delivery, argon flow, and activation mode, with integrated safety monitoring and configurable presets for procedure-specific use. They are optimized to increase clinical efficiency and reduce complications through precision energy delivery, reliable tissue effect profiles, and comprehensive safety interlocks. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide an Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon Enhanced Coagulation system to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Erbe® VIO 3 Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon-Enhanced Coagulation system. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to conform to the solicitation requirements. The following line-items comprise the Erbe® VIO 3 Electrosurgical Units (ESUs); Argon-Enhanced Coagulation system product line: Contract Line-Item Brand Part Number Description 0001 ERBE USA Inc. VIO® 3 0001A ERBE USA Inc. 10160-000 VIO® Electrosurgical unit 0001B ERBE USA Inc. 20189-353 Two-pedal foot switch, VIO® 3 ReMode®, bracket, middle piece 0001C ERBE USA Inc. 20188-350 One-pedal foot switch, VIO® 3 ReMode® 0001D ERBE USA Inc. 20180-000 VIO® CART System carrier for VIO® 0001E ERBE USA Inc. 20180-010 Wire basket, 339 x 205 x 155 / 100 mm…