Nutrace   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Pre-Solicitation notice for a contract that is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).
The goal of this contract is to procure a Nutrace Scanner and associated training, which will enhance the capabilities of the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).
The estimated completion date for this contract is January 7, 2027.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of the following products and services:
1. **Scanner R+**: A healthcare scanner capable of reading a 2D Data Matrix in less than 0.5 seconds per instrument, regardless of contrast, material, or position. It can read matrices as small as .010 x .010 mm (4 mils). Quantity: 9 units.
2. **NuTrace NUX-20 NG Laser Unit**: Includes a computer/laptop with Windows 10 and supporting accessories, along with Fumex NuTrac fume/odor extractor equipment. Quantity: 1 unit.
3. **Training Services**: Up to 32 laser hours of training provided both online and on-site, including marking surgical instruments with unique device identifiers (UDI) and ensuring existing instruments are accurately described without duplicates. Quantity: 1 service.
4. **Laser Etching Services**: Capable of marking up to 8000 instruments at a rate of 800 instruments per day minimum, including revisions as directed by VA leadership. Quantity: 1 service.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is estimated to be from the award date until January 7, 2027.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California HealthCare System, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, California, Postal Code 95655, USA.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). Additionally, bidders must meet any manufacturer or reseller authorizations required for the Nutrace Scanner and related equipment.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior contract history for this VA Northern California Health Care System procurement indicates a confirmed incumbent/closely related prior awardee: Martin Aijs, with multiple short-duration awards in 2026 totaling $112,145 (e.g., NUTRACE ETCHING SYSTEM; EO 14398) and additional awards for NUTRACE LASER AND TRAINING, NUTRACE LASER, and the NUTRACE R+ SCANNER. These prior efforts appear to align closely with the current requirement to procure the Nutrace Scanner and associated laser etching/laser training services, suggesting the new buy may be a continuation or follow-on of the same Nutrace system deployment and training/etching activities.