The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential suppliers for a Power-Assisted Lipoplasty System, classified under NAICS 339112. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses, particularly those that qualify as 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, or Veteran-Owned. Interested firms should note that this is not a solicitation but a request for information, and responses must be submitted in writing by the specified deadline.
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Description
This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.
The Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Durham, NC is seeking potential sources capable to provide a Power-Assisted Lipoplasty System (PAL).
The NAICS code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing: Size Standard 1,000 employees.
Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small); identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned; provide a brief description of qualifications and any other pertinent information, which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement. Subject line must reflect: PALT Sources Sought . All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than 3:00PM EST on Friday, June 19, 2026, to the attention of: Rachel Watkins at Rachel.Watkins2@va.gov.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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