NX EQ Microscope Spine
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Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5), 12 days left.
| Solicitation number | 36C10X27Q0021 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | Sac Frederick (36C10X) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113) |
| Product or service code | 6515 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5) (12 days left) |
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Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Microscope: Spine product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award. The microscope provides a stable, maneuverable platform with motorized zoom and focus, long working?distance lenses, and high?intensity illumination suitable for deep spinal corridors.
It supports hybrid optical/digital viewing, allowing the surgeon to operate through traditional eyepieces or external large?format 3D monitors. Integrated imaging capabilities provide 4K or higher?resolution video and still capture for clinical documentation, teaching, and intraoperative collaboration. Systems of this type include fluorescence visualization options (e.g., ICG (indocyanine green)?based vascular assessment), navigation data overlays, assistant viewing optics, and compatibility with surgical navigation platforms.
The microscope is mounted on a mobile, counterbalanced stand or arm designed for smooth, low?effort repositioning during procedures. It includes OR?ready connectivity (HDMI/SDI), DICOM/PACS export options, and supports wireless data functions depending on configuration. This equipment is used in neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, and related specialties requiring precise micro visualization during complex spinal procedures.
The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Microscope: Spine throughout the VA medical centers and facilities located in the Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside of the Continental United states (OCONUS). The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.
Please see the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Attachments for more information.
Contracting contact
- Trevor Mason · [email protected]
- Sara Vickroy · [email protected]
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 339113, a business counts as small if it has no more than 800 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 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.
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There are 35 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 339113), 18 posted in the last 7 days; 40% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Navy. Most of the work with a stated place is in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Maryland. A notice in this trade gives a median of 12 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 13 days.
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