6515--Surgical Handpieces
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24826Q0779
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 8
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, intends to place a limited sources order under FAR 8.405-6(b) with Melling Medical for Bioventus ultrasonic surgical handpieces as direct replacements for units used with the Bioventus neXus system, with a response deadline of 10:00 AM EDT on June 10, 2026. This procurement is not open to competition; Melling Medical is the only authorized federal SDVOSB distributor able to supply genuine Bioventus components that integrate with the neXus platform's proprietary interface and remain compatible with existing consumables. The VA has completed and approved a Sole Source Justification under FAR 6.302-1, as no alternative source meets the specialized interoperability and regulatory requirements. The contracting office invites capability statements from interested parties who believe they can provide alternative sources meeting the Government's needs; submissions must be emailed to Quentin Ford, Contracting Officer at Quentin.Ford@va.gov. The VA will review all responses but is not obligated to conduct a competitive procurement based on them. Period of performance is 60 days after receipt of order. NAICS 339113; PSC 6515.
Notice text
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, intends to place a limited sources order under FAR 8.405 6(b) to acquire Bioventus ultrasonic surgical handpieces from Melling Medical as direct replacements for units used with the Bioventus neXus system. These are the only handpieces that integrate with the neXus platform s proprietary interface and remain compatible with existing consumables.
Per the OEM, Melling Medical is the only authorized federal SDVOSB distributor able to provide genuine Bioventus components that meet required interoperability and regulatory standards. As no other source can meet these specialized requirements, this action is justified under FAR 8.405 6(b) and FAR 6.302 1. A Sole Source Justification has been completed and approved in accordance with applicable regulations.
Period of Performance:
60 Days ARO
This is a Special Notice, not a solicitation.
No solicitation package will be issued. The Government does not intend to compete this requirement.
However, interested parties may submit capability statements that provide clear and convincing evidence that an alternative source could meet the Government s needs. The Government will review all responses received but is not obligated to conduct a competitive procurement based on them.
Response Deadline:
10:00 AM EDT, April 16, 2026.
Submission Instructions:
All capability statements must be submitted via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Email: Quentin.Ford@va.gov
Point of Contact: Quentin Ford, Contracting Officer, NCO 8
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24826Q0779.docx | DOCX document |
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