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Surgical Sponge Detection System

Under Consideration

Key information

Agency Name
Department of Veterans Affairs
Awarding Office Name
248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
Waiver Type
Non-availability
Procurement Stage
Pre-solicitation
OMB Determination
Pending
Product Service Code (PSC)
6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Waiver Details

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Summary of Procurement

This is a request for purchase additional Radio Frequency (RF) based sponge detection system meeting Retained Surgical Item (RSI) prevention requirements; non-RF technologies do not meet VA’s clinical needs. A low Radio Frequency based surgical safety device is required that is designed to detect tagged laparotomy sponges during operative procedures, reducing the risk of retained surgical items.

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

Submitted

09/15/2026

Determination Date

Pending

Waived Item(s)
Product NameNorth American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Product Service Code (PSC)Quantity
Situate Console X339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES87
Room Scanner X339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES87

Dates

Waiver Start Date

09/30/2026

Waiver Expiration Date

11/30/2026