6515 - Orthopedic Tools, Instruments, and Positioners
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24426Q0467
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Erie, Pennsylvania 16504, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for orthopedic tools, instruments, and positioners to support the Erie VA Medical Center's newly established Total Joint Initiative for hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. The solicitation requires 34 line items encompassing approximately 127 individual orthopedic instruments and components, primarily Innomed, Inc. brand or equivalent products, including PCL retractors, femoral tibial spreaders, Stulberg hip positioners, knee retractors, bone curettes, and related surgical instruments. Key requirements include that all items must be new, suitable for reusable surgical use, compliant with FDA requirements and AAMI standards, and compatible with steam sterilization and existing sterile processing workflows. Prospective offerors must submit a Buy American Certificate and a Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer confirming authorized distributor status; quotations lacking these documents will be eliminated. The solicitation deadline is April 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EDT, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov; no telephone inquiries will be accepted.
This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) with no set-asides designated for small business or other categories. The Buy American Act applies in full, with a 20% or 30% price preference adjustment applied to non-domestically produced items in accordance with FAR 25.106(b)(a). The Government intends to award a one-time firm fixed-price contract and reserves the right to issue multiple awards if advantageous; specific award values and budget information are not disclosed in the solicitation notice. Delivery is required FOB Destination within 30 days after receipt of order to the Erie VA Medical Center's Distribution Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and must maintain firm pricing for 30 calendar days from the quote receipt date.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for numerous orthopedic tools, instruments, and positioners for use by the Erie VA Medical Center located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Solicitation Details: This solicitation uses brand-name descriptions for orthopedic tools, instruments, and positioners. Please note that any reference to a brand-name product is herein provided solely for descriptive purposes and shall not be construed as an intention by the Department of Veterans Affairs to limit competition or procure that specific product. When a brand-name product is identified, prospective offerors shall treat such reference as a benchmark for design, performance, or quality standards. In addition, the Buy American Act applies in full. This act provides preference for American-made products, which will be applied as a price adjustment in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 25.106(b)(a).
Set-Aside Status: None. This is an unrestricted RFQ.
NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Offeror Responsibilities:
Potential offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website.
Inquiries:
All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows:
Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr
Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov
No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Important Note:
To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor of the OEM's products. Failure to include this letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the contract.
Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the Erie VA Medical Center to provide the highest quality of care to Veterans. We greatly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our Nation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24426Q0467 LineItems.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S02_ Orthopedic Tools 36C24426Q0467.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515 - Orthopedic Tools, Instruments, and Positioners | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 6515 - Orthopedic Tools, Instruments, and Positioners | Pre-Solicitation |
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