FY27: Penumbra Lightning Flash Catheters| Bay Pines VAMC
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Oct 23, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4), 3 days left.
| Title as posted | 6515--FY27: Penumbra Lightning Flash Catheters| Bay Pines VAMC |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24827Q0070 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Service-disabled veteran-owned |
| Trade (NAICS) | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112) |
| Product or service code | 6515 |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 23, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4) (3 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
DESCRIPTION: The VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) at Bay Pines, Florida, intends to award on a Sole Source basis. Seeks to procure Penumbra Lightning Flash intelligent aspiration catheters to support mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal) procedures performed by Bay Pines VAHCS providers. These single-use, FDA-cleared endovascular aspiration catheters are used to remove thrombus (blood clots) from vessels during emergent and scheduled vascular procedures, including the treatment of acute vascular occlusion.
The catheters operate in conjunction with the facility's existing Penumbra System, including the ENGINE aspiration pump and associated aspiration tubing. This procurement will aid in the prompt, safe, and effective treatment of Veterans requiring thrombectomy. This is a one-time supply purchase.
The proposed source is USVETSERV LLC., Greenville, SC. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. The proposed NAICS 339112 is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer no later than 10/23/2026 at 4:30PM EST. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement will be solely up to the government.
Contracting contact
- Yolanda Glover · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 352-548-4462
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 339112, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Federal contractors paid for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing work, who also hold VA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.2 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside
SDVOSB set-asides are for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, certified by the SBA.
How to get certified: SDVOSB certification guide. All open Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-asides.
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 40 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 339112), 18 posted in the last 7 days; 22% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Service and Defense Logistics Agency. Most of the work with a stated place is in Arizona, Maryland and Pennsylvania. A notice in this trade gives a median of 7 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 4 days.
All open surgical and medical instrument manufacturing contracts
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From the award notices agencies publish.