Bid guide
How to bid on Medical Suction Device for Durham VAMC
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research for a Bodyfix Vacuum Pump P3, including a 5-meter medical connecting tube and a 5-meter connecting hose. This equipment is needed for patient positioning and immobilization during radiation therapy and radiosurgery at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
This is an opportunity for businesses to inform the VA about their capabilities to provide these specific medical devices or similar quality products. Your response helps the VA understand the market before they decide whether to issue a formal solicitation for these items.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 31, 2026. All responses are due by August 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
It is important to submit your information before the deadline. This is a market research notice, not a request for proposal, so no contract will be awarded directly from these responses. However, the information gathered will help the VA determine if a future solicitation is necessary and what its requirements might be.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can provide a Bodyfix Vacuum Pump P3, including the specified connecting tube and hose, or a product of similar quality. The relevant NAICS code for this requirement is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.
Businesses of any size, including large businesses and small businesses, are encouraged to respond. If a future solicitation is issued, the VA will use the information from this RFI to help determine any set-aside requirements, such as for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, email your information to [email protected]. Your email should include: your company's point of contact (name, title, phone, email), your company name, SAM UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status, and office address. Also include any relevant certifications or licenses and a capabilities statement.
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI and not a formal bid, provide a clear and concise capabilities statement. Highlight your experience with similar medical devices and your ability to meet the specified product requirements. Clearly state if you can provide the exact Bodyfix Vacuum Pump P3 with accessories or an equivalent product.
Ensure all requested contact and company information is accurate and complete. If your company is a small business, confirm your registration in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Search (SBS) and, if applicable, the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) databases. This helps the VA identify potential set-aside opportunities for future solicitations.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.