6515--Functional Electrical Stimulator

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice for a Functional Electrical Stimulator system specifically for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The primary objective is to identify qualified sources capable of providing a medical device that can attach to a patient's arm and generate electrical stimulation to facilitate hand and thumb movement. Potential vendors are required to submit detailed capabilities statements, including information about business size status, compliance with subcontracting limitations, FDA clearance, lead times, product lifecycle, and existing federal contract holdings. The specific product of interest is the Bioness Inc. H200 Wireless Clinician's Kit System, with multiple configurations and sizes available. Responses must be submitted via email to DERONTE.REID@VA.GOV by Monday, April 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with the understanding that this notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a contract solicitation.

The procurement falls under NAICS category 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and there is currently no set-aside designation for this opportunity. No specific incumbent contractors were mentioned in the documentation, and no precise award value or budget range was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The RFI is focused on gathering comprehensive market intelligence to support future acquisition planning, with particular emphasis on understanding vendor capabilities, product specifications, and potential contractual arrangements. The PSC category for this procurement is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), indicating a specialized medical technology procurement. While the notice does not specify exact quantities or service timelines, it suggests the VA is exploring potential sourcing strategies for this specialized medical device system.