6515--Aspen Total Joint Program (Brand Name or Equal to)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, specifically the Erie VA Medical Center, is soliciting quotations for Aspen Surgical "Symmetry" orthopedic surgical instruments or brand-name equivalents to support its Total Joint Initiative for shoulder, knee, and hip replacement procedures. The solicitation comprises 30 line items totaling approximately 116 individual instruments, including bone hooks, osteotomes, elevators, retractors, forceps, curettes, rongeurs, and mallets, with quantities ranging from 4 to 8 units per item. All instruments must meet FDA, AAMI ST79, and AAMI ST81 standards, be compatible with existing sterilization and operating room procedures including moist heat steam sterilization and manual/ultrasonic cleaning, and be suitable for repeated use in high-volume surgical settings. Quotations will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and price using a comparative evaluation approach. The offer due date is April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated award date of April 15, 2026, and delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) to the Erie VA Medical Center Distribution Center.

This solicitation is designated as a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 339113 with an 800-employee size standard. No current contractor or incumbent is identified in the solicitation materials. The specific award value is not disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement involves 30 line items of surgical instruments with varying quantities per item, all of which must be delivered within 30 days of order receipt. Performance of work and delivery will occur at the Erie VA Medical Center Distribution Center. The contracting officer is Andrew Taylor, who can be reached at andrew.taylor3@va.gov or 724-679-2327 for inquiries regarding this opportunity.