6515--Surgical Instruments: Saws, Batteries and Chargers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking surgical instruments, specifically System 9 surgical saws, batteries, chargers, and related accessories for the Salem VA Medical Center. This procurement includes 14 line items covering sternum saws, sagittal saws, battery chargers, large and small batteries, cordless driver handpieces, wire/pin collets, sterilization components, drill attachments, and various chucks to replace existing surgical instruments that have reached end-of-life. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized distributor/reseller letters, with pricing submissions required on company letterhead. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror, and gray market items will not be accepted. The solicitation opened on July 3, 2025, with offers due by July 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The justification documentation indicates this is specifically for Stryker Surgical Saws, Batteries, and Chargers, with the brand name restriction based on unique characteristics that limit procurement to a single source. The acquisition value falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000, representing a one-time purchase for surgical department enhancement. Market research was conducted through Sam.gov, GSA Advantage, and OEM correspondence, confirming that Stryker Surgical Instruments are only available from the OEM and authorized distributors. Performance will occur at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia, with the procurement aimed at improving patient safety and increasing the center's ability to provide timely, high-quality surgical care.