6515--FY25: Strong T-BAR Retractor System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Caribbean Veterans Healthcare System is seeking to procure a Strong T-BAR Retractor System for thoracic surgeries through solicitation number 36C24825Q1187. The procurement requires a complete system including 4 Strong Support Bars, 4 Strong T-Bars, 8 Rail Clamps, and 4 Cheanvechai-Favaloro Rake Assemblies, all constructed of medical-grade stainless steel with FDA approval and AAMI standards compliance. The system must include a one-year warranty and be delivered with procedure manuals, troubleshooting guides, and operator manuals. This combined synopsis/solicitation follows FAR subpart 12.6 streamlined procedures for commercial products and services, with quotes requested rather than formal proposals. The critical deadline for quote submission is September 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, and interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa at edwin.correa1@va.gov or 407-646-4145 for additional information.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The contract performance period spans from September 18, 2025, to December 18, 2025, with delivery required within 90 days after receipt of order. The primary place of performance is located at 10 C. Casia Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921, though delivery will be made to VSS Logistics in Jacksonville, Florida under FOB Place of Delivery terms. Payment will be processed electronically through the VA's Financial Services Center via Electronic Funds Transfer, and invoices must be submitted through the VA's electronic invoicing system.