3610--Medical Equipment Etching Laser and Scanner 36C25226Q0188

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI is searching for vendors who have the capability to provide, install, and provide training for, a NuTrace Laser and ten (10) Nutrace R+ Scanners, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Please also consider any equivalent systems that may meet the salient characteristics below. The vendor shall be responsible for all labor, travel expenses, shipping and handling, and parts needed to perform this request. The result of this market research may contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers. Salient Characteristics for Laser and Scanners: NuTrace Laser (Product #: NUX20 NG) i) Must have an enclosed case meeting the following: Case must be made of metal material Case must have a framed access door Door must have protective plexiglass at minimum 5mm thick Door must also have protective laser glass of at maximum OD 8+ protection ii) Must include NU-CAD Software iii) Must have the following controls: a. ON/OFF master power b. USB computer interface c. Foot pedal connector d. Electric focus adjustment e. Emergency stop f. Security Key control iv) Must include a laptop and accessories for CAD software v) Must include Class 4 Laser safety glasses NuTrace R+ Scanner i) Must be able to read instrument code on any type of surface ii) Must have a audible and visual successful read alert iii) Must use a camera and LED light to read matrix on instruments Laser Etching i) Etching of current instrumentation ii) Includes up to 40,000 instruments Laser Start Up Training i) Must be provided by Laser Institute of America (LIA) Maintenance Service i) Covers the following: a. Preventative Maintenance (PM) b. Repairs c. Shipping costs d. Loaner use THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. All interested responsible sources shall submit their response to this office by 12:00 p.m. Local Time on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Please also provide the vendor s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Summaries shall be submitted via email to steven.macdonald@va.gov. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only to assess the availability of qualified vendors. It does not constitute a solicitation or a request for quote. Proprietary information submitted will be handled appropriately. The Government is conducting market research and may or may not issue a solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.