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ID: 36C24826Q0880 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 3 of 3 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 3 This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112, Surgical and medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide the following: BRAND NAME Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator-115V with 2800ml Reusable Polycarbonate Bottle - Gomco 3040 are general use aspirators. Key Features Maintenance-free and oil-free diaphragm pump ensures maximum reliability Easy-to-store and transport compact design with a flat stainless-steel top Convenient storage for a 6' hospital grade electrical cord Disposable hydrophobic bacteria filter helps prevent fluid and aerosol contamination Technical Specifications Vacuum Range: -25 to -559 mm Hg Flow Rate: 26 lpm at open flow Sound Level: Less than 52 dBA Pump Type: Oil-less diaphragm Electrical Cord: 6' hospital grade Dimensions: 18" W x 17" D x 33" H (46 x 43 x 84 cm) Weight: 52 lbs. (24 kg) UL/ETL Listed: Yes Warranty: 1 year Regulatory Approvals: FDA, HC Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include a product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 1:00 PM EST on JULY 02, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q0880- Aspirators. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.
Background
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, part of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is conducting market research to identify potential qualified businesses for a contract related to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The goal is to gather information on businesses that can provide specific medical equipment, particularly aspirators.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of BRAND NAME Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator-115V with a 2800ml Reusable Polycarbonate Bottle. Key features include:
- Maintenance-free and oil-free diaphragm pump for maximum reliability
- Compact design with a flat stainless-steel top for easy storage and transport
- Storage for a 6' hospital grade electrical cord
- Disposable hydrophobic bacteria filter to prevent fluid and aerosol contamination.

Technical specifications are as follows:
- Vacuum Range: -25 to -559 mm Hg
- Flow Rate: 26 lpm at open flow
- Sound Level: Less than 52 dBA
- Pump Type: Oil-less diaphragm
- Electrical Cord: 6' hospital grade
- Dimensions: 18" W x 17" D x 33" H (46 x 43 x 84 cm)
- Weight: 52 lbs. (24 kg)
- UL/ETL Listed: Yes
- Warranty: 1 year
- Regulatory Approvals: FDA, HC.

Period of Performance
Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 1:00 PM EST on July 02, 2026.

Place of Performance
VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan PR 00921 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses (Small Business Set Aside - Total). Bidders must provide a qualifications letter including company details such as name, address, point of contact, phone number, FAX, email, Unique Identifier Code (UEI), and socio-economic category (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone). Bidders must also submit a capability statement specific to the technical requirements along with evidence of their ability to provide the requested items.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 2, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 5 Days
Posted
June 26, 2026, 2:08 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan, PR 00921 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$3,000 - $12,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
30%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network. 82% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.
On 6/26/26 VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network issued Sources Sought 36C24826Q0880 for Aspirators due 7/2/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 339112 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6515.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Eunice Bones   Profile
Phone
(407) 646-4143

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00248
Source Organization Code
100167097
Last Updated
June 26, 2026
Last Updated By
Eunice.Bones@va.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 1, 2026