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NX EQ Microscope Spine

Department of Veterans Affairs› SAC FREDERICK (36C10X)

Solicitation # 36C10X27Q0021Updated Nov 4, 2026Scored Nov 14, 2026

Closes in 2 days, Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

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Responses due

Nov 17

Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Posted Nov 4Due Nov 17

Summary by RFP Detector

What this RFP is about

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.

Key facts

Sector
Federal
Notice type
Sources sought
As posted: Sources Sought
PSC
6515
Place of performance
Not stated
Value
Not statedTypical award in this market ≈ $43.5K
Solicitation #
36C10X27Q0021
Listing
Official federal notice

RFP Detector Score

Score breakdown

Every RFP starts at 50. Each factor adds or subtracts points compared with a typical RFP; unknown data counts as neutral.

Starts at 50

  • Value−11.7estimated

    No value published. Typical award is about $43K: the median of 14,213 VA contracts over $25K awarded in NAICS 339113, FY24–FY26.

  • Competition & access+4.3measured

    Full and open competition. The largest recipient took 10% of these dollars in FY24–FY26, and spending is spread across many vendors.

  • Issuer & market+10.4measured

    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.

  • Time & stage−6.5measured

    Sources sought (market research, not a bid): 3 days to respond (due Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST). Tight.

  • Clarity & completeness+0.2estimated

    Documents not listed, 2 named contacts with email, 237-word description.

  • Freshness+2.7measured

    Posted 9 days ago.

50 + contributions = 49 (D, Limited)

Score trend, last 30 daysScore history: 51, 49

Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 14, 2026.

Requirements & submission

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

Description

237 words

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.

Documents

No documents are listed for this notice.

Contacts

2 contacts

Points of contact as published on the notice.

Timeline & history

  1. Sources Sought posted

  2. Responses dueNext · in 2 days

  3. Archive date on the official notice

Federal award history

Market context

Department of Veterans Affairs · NAICS 339113 · FY24–FY26

Typical award (over $25K)
$43.5K
Contracts awarded
47,972
Total obligated
$2.4B
Award size, Department of Veterans Affairs · NAICS 339113 contracts, FY24–FY26 (log scale)
P25 $12.5KMedian $16.9KP75 $28.9KP90 $55.6K

Largest recipients in this market

  • FIRST NATION GROUP LLC$249.1M10%
  • MEDICAL PLACE INC$232.3M9%
  • TRILLAMED LLC$157.0M6%

Recipients of past awards in this market, not the incumbent of this RFP.

View as table
Fiscal yearObligated ($)
FY2022757,724,632.99
FY2023913,833,453.8
FY2024938,852,538.86
FY2025839,837,416.14
FY2026669,868,216.95

Federal contract award records, award types A–D, FY24–FY26. Updated Nov 13, 2026.

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Official federal notice. Updated Nov 4, 2026.

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