SOURCES SOUGHT 36C24726Q0289.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity, for high-energy electro-hydraulic extra-corporeal shockwave medical equipment and services. The solicitation number is 36C24726Q0289, with a response deadline of March 24, 2026 at 07:00 Eastern Time. The place of performance is Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia 30901. The contracting office is located at 501 Greene Street, Hatcher Building Suite 2, Augusta GA 30901, with point of contact Contracting Specialist Rudy A. Cortinez (rudy.cortinez@va.gov). The product service code is Q520 (Medical Devices and Supplies), and the NAICS code is 334510.
The VA seeks a contractor to provide FDA-approved, electrohydraulic shock wave therapy equipment and trained, certified technicians to perform tendinopathy procedures treating chronic musculoskeletal conditions for Veterans. The contractor must supply the device, consumables, and technician(s) for unilateral and bilateral procedures including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis, patellar tendonitis, tricep tendonitis, hip tendonitis, shoulder tendonitis, metatarsalgia, and fracture nonunion. Pricing is Firm-Fixed Price on a per-procedure basis, with an estimated 94 unilateral procedures over a 12-month period from August 19, 2026 through August 18, 2027. The technician must be ANSI-certified, insured, HIPAA-trained, and perform pre-procedure equipment testing, setup, operation of the OssaTron control panel under physician direction, safety enforcement, and post-procedure equipment cleaning. Interested offerors must submit company name, point of contact, UEI number, capability statement, and 2-3 past performance examples with references by March 24, 2026.
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Sources Sought Notice
*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
SUBJECT* High-energy electro-hydraulic extra-corporeal shockwave Medical Device
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 30901
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24726Q0289
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-24-2026 07:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Q520
NAICS CODE* 334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Specialist Rudy A. Cortinez rudy.cortinez@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
950 15th Street Augusta GA
POSTAL CODE 30901
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DESCRIPTION
A. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Podiatry service line, located at 950 15th Street, Augusta GA 30901 is looking for sources capable of providing contractor furnished high-energy electro-hydraulic extra-corporeal shockwave medical equipment, consumables and technician(s) required to perform tendinopathy services to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions to Veterans.
Tendinopathy procedures can be performed unilaterally as well as bilaterally.
B. Unilateral tendinopathy procedures isolate; target the single symptomatic tendon to correct imbalances and include the following procedures:
1. Plantar Fasciitis
2. Achilles Tendonitis
3. Lateral Epicondylitis
4. Patellar Tendonitis
5. Tricep Tendonitis
6. Hip Tendonitis
7. Shoulder Tendonitis
8. Metatarsalgia
9. Fracture Nonunion.
C. Bilateral approaches target both affected tendons and include the following procedures:
1. Plantar Fasciitis
2. Achilles Tendonitis
3. Patellar Tendonitis
4. Hip Tendonitis
5. Shoulder Tendonitis.
D. The contractor shall ensure all contractor furnished equipment and supplies are sterilized and in good working condition as required by applicable quality assurance/infection control standards.
E. The contractor shall deliver the medical device to the Biomedical service section for inspection prior to entering the operating/treatment room to perform services.
F. The medical device must clearly meet or exceed the following stated salient characteristics:
a. FDA-Approved and Proven: The extracorporeal shock wave technology (ESWT) device must be FDA-approved for long-term orthopedic conditions.
b. Non-Invasive Technology (Orthotripsy): Non-surgical alternative that uses high-energy acoustic impulses to stimulate cellular healing, increase blood flow, and reduce inflammation, often when conservative treatments fail.
c. Electrohydraulic Mechanism: The device generates shock waves using a spark plug submerged in a water-filled, soft plastic dome, which is placed against the treatment area to focus high-energy waves.
d. Treatment Protocol: A standard treatment typically involves a single session (outpatient) delivering about 1500 shocks at 18,000 volts.
e. Anesthesia Requirement: The procedure is generally painful and requires local or regional anesthesia (e.g., ankle block).
f. Rapid Recovery & Low Risk: Unlike surgery, it has a very short recovery time, with patients usually able to return to activity within 4 weeks. Side effects are minimal, often limited to temporary skin reddening or bruising.
g. High-Energy Focus: "High-Energy" device that focuses sound energy directly into the damaged tissue.
G. The contractor shall provide a technician (trained, certified to ANSI standards and insured) for all procedures to maintain and ensure equipment operates properly. At a minimum the following tasks will be performed:
1. Technician(s) shall bring required consumables for the scheduled procedures.
2. Technician(s) shall deliver equipment and supplies to the operating/treatment room.
3. Technician(s) shall test equipment prior to procedure.
4. Technician(s) shall ensure the proper set-up and safe operation during the scheduled procedure technician always remains with the equipment during the case).
5. Technician(s) shall operate the OssaTron control panel and select the panel settings as directed by the physician.
6. Technician(s) shall ensure enforcement of all safety policies and procedures, will document any unsafe practice.
7. Technician(s) shall wipe down equipment after each procedure according to infection control’s standards.
8. Technician(s) shall safely remove the device from the operation/treatment room, at the conclusion of the scheduled procedures.
9. Contractor shall ensure all technicians are trained in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
10. Contractor shall provide copies of technician’s certification and proof of insurance upon award of contract or change in contract personnel.
H. Pricing for services is Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and based on a per procedure cost basis.
1. The Augusta VA Podiatry service line estimates that ninety-four (94) unilateral tendinopathy procedures will be completed over a twelve (12) month period of performance, specifically from August 19, 2026, through August 18, 2027.
2. The Augusta VA Podiatry service line estimates that ninety-four (94) unilateral tendinopathy procedures will be completed over a twelve (12) month period of performance, specifically from August 19, 2026, through August 18, 2027.
I. Pricing for services is Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and based on a per procedure cost basis.
J. This notice will be posted for a period of 3 business days, closing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10am EST. Questions regarding this notice should be forwarded to Rudy A.
Cortinez via e-mail at Rudy.Cortinez@va.gov
K. Interested offerors are encouraged to respond to this notice via e-mail and provide the following information.
1. Company Name
2. Point of Contact to include name, title, phone number and e-mail address
3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
4. Capability Statement documenting a medical device which is clearly capable of meeting or exceed all above stated salient characteristics
5. Please provide 2-3 examples of recent or relevant past performance that demonstrate successful completion. This can include contracts from Federal, State, or Local Government, as well as private or commercial agreements, whether ongoing or completed, that match the scope, size, and complexity required.
a. Company Name and Address
b. Types of Services performed
c. Name, Telephone Number, and e-mail address of responsible individuals who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to the same type of equipment and services.
d. Dates of contract performance
e. Total contract value
***END OF NOTICE***
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