6515--Universal Large Screw System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Phoenix Healthcare System, is seeking information about potential suppliers of a Universal Large Screw System, with a focus on medical device technologies for orthopedic screw extraction. The procurement targets a comprehensive system compatible with existing Shukla Medical orthopedic extraction technologies, requiring two complete systems that include 38 different components such as hex, torx, cruciform, and Phillips drivers in both rigid and flexible configurations. Key system requirements include the ability to insert/extract screws in large bones, silicone-covered handles, flexible driver shafts capable of 90-degree bends, quick-change driver tips, and three-way ratcheting capability. The Request for Information (RFI) requires potential vendors to respond to 17 specific questions covering capabilities, business size status, manufacturing details, Buy American Act compliance, FDA clearances, and pricing information. Responses are due by February 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with the solicitation falling under NAICS code 339113 and a size standard of 800 employees.

The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside, and will be performed at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documents, the solicitation indicates a detailed evaluation process focused on technical capabilities, compliance, and manufacturing readiness. The contract will be managed by the VA Network Contracting Office 22, with Bridgett Sharma serving as the Contracting Specialist, located in Long Beach, California. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, suggesting a specialized medical equipment acquisition. The system's design requires a vertical storage case with a removable lockable lid, indicating specific logistical and storage requirements for the medical instrumentation. Potential vendors should note that this is not a Recovery Act funded procurement and will require comprehensive documentation of their technical and business capabilities.