36C25626Q0766.pdf

A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25626Q0766. Solicitation number 36C25626Q0766 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Stryker Surgical Drills.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026)

4. This requirement is Total Small Business Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System number is 333113 with a size standard of 800 Employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

5. Line-items:

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY

0001 Small Bone Perforated 6400554000 6

0002 T-LATCH 4100120000 6

0003 AO SMALL DRILL 4100110000 6

0004 PIN COLLET (.125-.160) 4100125000 6

0005 WIRE COLLET 4100062000 6

0006 Stryker CORE 2 Console 5400052000US 2

0007 SYSTEM 9 DUAL TRIGGER

ROTARY HANDPIECE 9205000000 6

0008 SYSTEM 9 RECIPROCATING SAW 9206000000 3

0009 SYSTEM 9 SAGITTAL SAW 9208000000 3

0010 DUAL TRIGGER WIRE COLLET 8203026000 3

0011 DUAL TRIGGER PIN COLLET 8203126000 3

0012 DUAL TRIGGER LARGE COLLET 8203226000 3

0013 1/4" CHUCK W/KEY 6203131000 6

0014 HUDSON/MODIFIED TRINKLE

ATTACH 6203135000 3

0015 TRIATHLON DRIVER 6203170000 3

0016 AO LARGE REAMER ATTACHMENT 6203210000 3

0017 DHS/DCS QUICK LOCK 6203215000 3

0018 4 Handpiece Perforated Container Bundle 7102550000 3

0019 SYSTEM 9 STERILE BATTERY

CHARGER W/ (B) 9110120000US 2

6. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Surgical Services Department requires the acquisition of the Stryker System 9 Modular Power System and Stryker TPX High-Speed Drill attachments plus corresponding console to replace aging surgical power equipment currently in use. These systems are essential for supporting a wide range of surgical specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, spine, and ENT. The new equipment will enhance surgical precision, reduce downtime, and improve workflow efficiency in the operating room.

7. Place of Performance:

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101

8. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be a base period of 60 days after award.

9. See attached Brand Name Justification.

10. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Alan Scanio at alan.scanio@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 05/26/2026.

11. Quotes are due no later than 06/01/2026 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Alan Scanio at alan.scanio@va.gov

APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses:

The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition.

All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order.

mailto:alan.scanio@va.gov

Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

*** SEE QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, Section E ***

*** MULTIPLE AWARDS WILL BE MADE ON A LINE-ITEM BASIS ***

36C25626Q0766

Table of Contents

A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(APR 2026)

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

C.8 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR FOR

LISTED END PRODUCTS (FEB 2021)

E.5 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS-

SOLICITATION

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other []

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

6.00 EA _____________ _____________

T-LATCH

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 4100120000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4100120000

PIN COLLET (.125-.160)

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 4100125000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4100125000

WIRE COLLET

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 4100062000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4100062000

2.00 EA _____________ _____________

STRYKER CORE 2 CONSOLE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 5400052000US

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 5400052000US

SYSTEM 9 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY HANDPIECE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical

Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 9205000000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 9205000000

3.00 EA _____________ _____________

SYSTEM 9 RECIPROCATING SAW

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 9206000000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 9206000000

SYSTEM 9 SAGITTAL SAW

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 9208000000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 9208000000

DUAL TRIGGER WIRE COLLET

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 8203026000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8203026000

DUAL TRIGGER PIN COLLET

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 8203126000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8203126000

DUAL TRIGGER LARGE COLLET

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 8203226000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8203226000

1/4" CHUCK W/KEY

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6203131000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6203131000

HUDSON/MODIFIED TRINKLE ATTACH

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6203135000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6203135000

TRIATHLON DRIVER

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6203170000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6203170000

AO LARGE REAMER ATTACHMENT

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6203210000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6203210000

DHS/DCS QUICK LOCK

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6203215000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6203215000

4 HANDPIECE PERFORATED CONTAINER BUNDLE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 7102550000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 7102550000

2.00 EA _____________ _____________

SYSTEM 9 STERILE BATTERY CHARGER W/ (B)

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 7102550000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 7102550000

SMALL BONE PERFORATED

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 640055400

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 640055400

AO SMALL DRILL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 4100110000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4100110000

GRAND TOTAL _____________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days After Receipt of Order

(ARO)

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

(318) 990-5336 tommy.henderson@va.gov

0002 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0003 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0004 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

2.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0005 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0006 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0007 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0008 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0009 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0010 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0011 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0012 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0013 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0014 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0015 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0016 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

3.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0017 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

2.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0018 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

0019 SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical

Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

6.00 30 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Tommy Henderson

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Acquisition of Stryker System 9 Modular Power Systems and Stryker TPX High-Speed

Drill Attachments Plus Corresponding Console Veterans Affairs Health Care System – Shreveport, LA

A. GENERAL

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Surgical Services Department requires the acquisition of the Stryker System 9 Modular Power System and Stryker TPX High-Speed Drill attachments plus corresponding console to replace aging surgical power equipment currently in use. These systems are essential for supporting a wide range of surgical specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, spine, and ENT. The new equipment will enhance surgical precision, reduce downtime, and improve workflow efficiency in the operating room.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY

0001 T-LATCH 4100120000 6

0002 PIN COLLET (.125-.160) 4100125000 6

0003 WIRE COLLET 4100062000 6

0004 Stryker CORE 2 Console 5400052000US 2

SYSTEM 9 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY

HANDPIECE

9205000000 6

0006 SYSTEM 9 RECIPROCATING SAW 9206000000 3

0007 SYSTEM 9 SAGITTAL SAW 9208000000 3

0008 DUAL TRIGGER WIRE COLLET 8203026000 3

0009 DUAL TRIGGER PIN COLLET 8203126000 3

0010 DUAL TRIGGER LARGE COLLET 8203226000 3

0011 1/4" CHUCK W/KEY 6203131000 6

HUDSON/MODIFIED TRINKLE

ATTACH

6203135000 3

0013 TRIATHLON DRIVER 6203170000 3

0014 AO LARGE REAMER ATTACHMENT 6203210000 3

0015 DHS/DCS QUICK LOCK 6203215000 3

4 Handpiece Perforated Container Bundle

7102550000 3

SYSTEM 9 STERILE BATTERY

CHARGER W/ (B) 7102550000 2

0018 SMALL BONE PERFORATED 640055400 6

0019 AO SMALL DRILL 4100110000 6

B. DELIVERY

1. Delivery Location:

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Building 1 Warehouse 510 E Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101

2. Delivery Timeframe:

Deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday, between 07:00 and 16:00 (7:00 AM to

4:00 PM).

The Contractor shall deliver all equipment within 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

Contractor shall complete all required in-servicing and training for OR, SPD, and Biomed staff within 60 days ARO.

C. SCOPE

This acquisition is for replacement and modernization of existing surgical power systems. The requested items are brand-specific to ensure compatibility with current Stryker surgical workflows and sterilization processes. The contractor shall provide:

1. System 9 Modular Power System

• Three (3) Stryker System 9 Drill Systems, each including:

o Universal motor o Attachments (drill, saw, reamer) o Sterilization trays

• Two (2) System 9 battery chargers

2. TPX High-Speed Drill Attachments Plus Corresponding Console

• A set of six (6) TPX high-speed drill attachments

• Two (2) Stryker CORE 2 Consoles

3. Additional Requirements

• Delivery to the VA Medical Center, including freight charges.

• Product documentation, instructions for use, and warranty information, including documentation for sterilization validation, and Unique Device Identifier (UDI) labeling.

• Standard 1-year manufacturer warranty applies.

• All items are FDA-cleared and meet Class II medical device requirements.

• Brushless Motor

• Digital consoles and programmable footswitches

• sealed, autoclavable components for sterilization compatibility and infection control.

D. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

1. Compatibility

• Equipment must be fully compatible with existing Stryker surgical workflows and sterilization protocols.

• System 9 must support a wide range of orthopedic and trauma procedures.

• TPX must support high-speed oral surgery, orthopedic, podiatry, and other procedures.

• Batteries must be interchangeable across large and medium bone handpieces

• Must be compatible with existing Stryker CORE 2 console infrastructure.

• Must allow customizable surgeon profiles and include a touchscreen interface.

2. Performance and Precision

• System 9 must offer high torque and variable speed control for bone cutting, reaming, and drilling.

• Both systems must provide low vibration, and precise control.

• Must support simultaneous operation of two handpieces.

• System 9 Handpiece Capabilities o Must include dedicated handpieces for:

Rotary Drill/Reamer (combined) Sagittal Saw Reciprocating Saw Sternum Saw Precision Saw (with stationary shaft) o Rotary drill must provide:

Minimum 157 in/lbs. of torque Drill speed ≥ 1,200 rpm Ream speed ≥ 270 rpm o Saw handpieces must support:

Sagittal saw speeds ≥ 12,000 cpm Reciprocating saw speeds ≥ 13,000 cpm Precision saw speeds ≥ 16,000 cpm

• TPX Handpiece Capabilities o Must include a dedicated wire driver handpiece (not an attachment).

o Must support the following handpieces:

Universal Driver Dedicated Wire Driver Universal Collet Sagittal Saw (with rotating, indexing head) Oscillating Saw XL Oscillating Saw Reciprocating Saw Microdrill o Must allow tool-less (hand) loading of burs and blades.

o Must support hand switch and/or foot pedal operation.

o Must operate at speeds up to 50,000 RPM.

• Battery and Power System o Must use lithium-ion battery technology with:

No memory effect Battery charge indicator light Compatibility with steam and Sterrad sterilization Integrated safety features including thermal protection and autoclave abuse detection o Battery must be fully submersible, laser-welded shut, and provide audible/tactile feedback when connecting to handpieces.

• TPX Dedicated wire driver must eliminate the need to switch attachments during wire placement.

3. Ergonomics and Workflow Efficiency

• Handpieces must be lightweight, well-balanced, and easy to handle.

• Quick-connect attachments and intuitive controls are required to reduce OR setup time.

• Drill/ream handpiece must include an integrated switch to toggle between modes without changing attachments.

• Must support remote device management and usage tracking through SEM (Smart

Equipment Management).

• Must allow real-time or near-real-time reporting of device status, usage, and maintenance needs.

• All handpieces must weigh less than 2.5 lbs for ergonomic handling.

• Handpieces must feature:

o Redesigned ergonomic grips to reduce pressure points o Safety bar pocket to prevent accidental activation o Precision saw must include a stationary shaft to reduce soft tissue damage and improve control

4. Durability and Sterilization Compatibility

• All components must be fully autoclavable and constructed of OR-grade materials.

• Equipment must withstand repeated sterilization cycles without degradation.

• All components must be machine-washable and compatible with automated washers

• Must include sterilization trays with:

o Automated washer-compatible inserts o Instructional/display brackets o Compatibility with sealed container systems to eliminate blue wrap

5. Manufacturer Quality

• Equipment must be manufactured by Stryker or an authorized distributor to ensure

OEM specifications and compatibility with existing VA-owned systems.

6. VA Facility Standards

• All equipment must comply with VA infection control, sterilization, and surgical instrumentation guidelines.

E. TRAINING FOR VA EMPLOYEES:

The contractor shall provide on-site in-servicing and training for all relevant staff, including:

• Operating Room personnel (surgeons, nurses, techs)

• Sterile Processing Service (SPS)

• Biomedical Engineering staff

Training must include:

• Equipment setup and operation

• Sterilization and reprocessing procedures

• Troubleshooting and basic maintenance

• Console programming and footswitch configuration (for TPX/Core 2)

F. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor will have no access to patient records or restricted areas of the hospital.

The A&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the

Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations;

or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence https://www.sam.gov or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means—

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders that apply to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another’s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connecting a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Kaspersky Lab-covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity.

Kaspersky Lab-covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., “Kaspersky”;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab;

or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Sensitive compartmented information means classified…