36C24826Q0779.docx
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This is a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) regarding a limited source procurement for Bioventus ultrasonic surgical handpieces. The VA intends to place an order with Melling Medical, identified as the only authorized federal Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributor capable of supplying genuine Bioventus components. These handpieces serve as direct replacements for units used with the Bioventus neXus system and are the only products that integrate with the neXus platform's proprietary interface while maintaining compatibility with existing consumables. The procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6(b) and FAR 6.302-1, as no alternative source can meet the specialized interoperability and regulatory requirements. The contracting office is located in Tampa, Florida (zip code 33637), with Quentin Ford serving as the Contract Specialist point of contact.
This is not a solicitation but rather a notice inviting capability statements from interested parties who believe they can provide alternative sources meeting the Government's requirements. The response deadline for capability statements is 10:00 AM EDT on April 16, 2026, with submissions required via email to Quentin.Ford@va.gov. The period of performance is 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). While the Government will review all responses received, it is not obligated to conduct a competitive procurement based on submitted capability statements, as it does not intend to compete this requirement.
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Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Surgical Handpieces |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 33637 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q0779 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-10-2026 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339113 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Ste 160A Tampa FL 33637
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Quentin Ford Quentin.Ford@va.gov 813-595-5964
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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DESCRIPTION
| *= Required Field |
| Special Notice |
Special Notice
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, intends to place a limited‑sources order under FAR 8.405‑6(b) to acquire Bioventus ultrasonic surgical handpieces from Melling Medical as direct replacements for units used with the Bioventus neXus system. These are the only handpieces that integrate with the neXus platform’s proprietary interface and remain compatible with existing consumables.
Per the OEM, Melling Medical is the only authorized federal SDVOSB distributor able to provide genuine Bioventus components that meet required interoperability and regulatory standards. As no other source can meet these specialized requirements, this action is justified under FAR 8.405‑6(b) and FAR 6.302‑1. A Sole Source Justification has been completed and approved in accordance with applicable regulations.
Period of Performance:
60 Days ARO This is a Special Notice, not a solicitation.
No solicitation package will be issued. The Government does not intend to compete this requirement.
However, interested parties may submit capability statements that provide clear and convincing evidence that an alternative source could meet the Government’s needs. The Government will review all responses received but is not obligated to conduct a competitive procurement based on them.
Response Deadline:
10:00 AM EDT, April 16, 2026.
Submission Instructions:
All capability statements must be submitted via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Email: Quentin.Ford@va.gov Point of Contact: Quentin Ford, Contracting Officer, NCO 8
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