Why this score
31 days to respond, new this week; but small typical award (~$82K).
Solicitation # 36C10X27Q0021Updated Nov 4, 2026Scored Nov 14, 2026
Closes in 2 days, Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
Nov 17
Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
Summary by RFP Detector
Department of Veterans Affairs (SAC FREDERICK (36C10X)) posted a sources sought notice titled “NX EQ Microscope Spine” under solicitation number 36C10X27Q0021. It was posted on Nov 4, 2026. Responses are due Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST. It is classified under NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and product/service code 6515. No set-aside is listed. The listed point of contact is Trevor Mason.
RFP Detector Score
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Starts at 50
No value published. Typical award is about $43K: the median of 14,213 VA contracts over $25K awarded in NAICS 339113, FY24–FY26.
Full and open competition. The largest recipient took 10% of these dollars in FY24–FY26, and spending is spread across many vendors.
VA obligated $2.4B on NAICS 339113 across 47,972 contracts in FY24–FY26. 28 other notices from this office in the past 12 months.
Sources sought (market research, not a bid): 3 days to respond (due Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST). Tight.
Documents not listed, 2 named contacts with email, 237-word description.
Posted 9 days ago.
50 + contributions = 49 (D, Limited)
Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 14, 2026.
Eligibility · Full and open competition
Full and open competition means the notice states no set-aside: any responsible business can respond, subject to the requirements in the notice.
Not stated in a form we could extract. See the official solicitation for requirements, evaluation criteria and submission steps.
From the official notice
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.
No documents are listed for this notice.
Trevor Mason
PrimarySara Vickroy
Points of contact as published on the notice.
Sources Sought posted
Responses dueNext · in 2 days
Archive date on the official notice
Federal award history
Department of Veterans Affairs · NAICS 339113 · FY24–FY26
Recipients of past awards in this market, not the incumbent of this RFP.
| Fiscal year | Obligated ($) |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | 757,724,632.99 |
| FY2023 | 913,833,453.8 |
| FY2024 | 938,852,538.86 |
| FY2025 | 839,837,416.14 |
| FY2026 | 669,868,216.95 |
Federal contract award records, award types A–D, FY24–FY26. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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