# Reusable Surgical Instrument Sharpening and Repairs Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0290 - Solicitation number: 36C24226Q0290 - Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Awarded to American Surgical Instrument Repair LLC - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242) - NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance - Product or service code: J065 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - County: Bronx County (FIPS 36005). https://abierto.us/counties/bronx-county-ny-36005 - First posted: February 23, 2026 - Last posted: March 3, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ba00ec913d840f3a7256279626ba162/view ## Description RFQ 36C24226Q0290 Amendment 0001 Questions received from potential quoters, as well as answers provided. **Question 1:** In regards to Section VI. 3) Offsite Services: Do you want a yearly budget amount for offsite repairs of extensive instrumentation which would include repairs of arthroscopic/laparoscopic rebuilds, bipolar forceps, and instrument extensives AND also the equipment listed such as power, cables, scopes? **Answer:** No, offsite repairs are only sent out if we decide to do so. **Question 2:** If the request is for offsite power, cable and scope repair, can you provide a rough estimate of how many repairs per product line that you had in the 3 months? **Answer:** 1-3 repairs Question 3: **Case Cart Details:** Section E page 5 references case cart repair services. To ensure accurate pricing, could the Government please provide: a.) What is the manufacturer/brand of the case carts? b.) What is the total number of units anticipated to be serviced annually?  Answer: a.) Pedigo, Suburban Surgical, and Case Medical case carts. b.) Estimated 10-12 and servicing is done as needed. **Question 4:** For CLIN 0003 (Off Site Surgical Equipment Repair), repair costs vary widely depending on instrument type basic laparoscopic repairs may be a few hundred dollars, while scope repairs can be several thousand. To ensure correct pricing, please clarify whether the Government expects: a single fixed unit price for all off site repairs, regardless of instrument/ device type, a $0.00 CLIN entry with an attached tiered rate table (Minor/Moderate/Major NTE), or a pricing range (lowest highest) listed directly in CLIN 0003? **Answer:** CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003 are $0 line items as this service will be as needed. Any repairs outside of the SOW will require an awarded contract modification if determined necessary by the CO. Contractors can provide separate tiered pricing for reference with their solicitation quote package. **Question 5:** **Loaner Equipment Expectations:** The SOW states: Loaner equipment must be available while instruments are being repaired off-site. : a.) Are scopes included in loaner expectations? b.) What about power equipment? c.) Will the Government require the Contractor to provide loaner handheld stainless steel instruments (such as scissors, needle holders, and forceps) while those items are undergoing repair at the national repair depot? d.) Would the absence of such general instrument loaners render an offer noncompliant or ineligible for award? **Answer:** a.) No loaners are needed for general instruments. It is all based on repair costs.; b.) Usually loaners are provided by the vendor for power equipment.; c.) No; d.) No ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: American Surgical Instrument Repair LLC (UEI VFYNDLNTA8H5) - Contract: 36C24226P0497, purchase order - Obligated: $69,040.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received - Link: solicitation number 36C24226Q0290 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C242 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24226P0497_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 23, 2026: Presolicitation, due February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 8c22b3ce5d95490c86c13b8842cd9516. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8c22b3ce5d95490c86c13b8842cd9516/view - February 24, 2026: Solicitation, due March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 3bab500cea6c41188fd3a350c9e446ec. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bab500cea6c41188fd3a350c9e446ec/view - February 24, 2026: Solicitation, due March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 4d6d33b3fcb34c8e9de2de4a32e62e7a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d6d33b3fcb34c8e9de2de4a32e62e7a/view - February 24, 2026: Solicitation, due March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 82b3e32180fb442ea528e53b53e47b96. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/82b3e32180fb442ea528e53b53e47b96/view - March 3, 2026: Solicitation, due March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 2ba00ec913d840f3a7256279626ba162. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ba00ec913d840f3a7256279626ba162/view ## Points of contact - Lynn Krakowiak, Contract Specialist, Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0290.