6515--VIP Glenoid Reamer System Set Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, specifically the Albany VAMC, has issued a Special Notice (36C24226Q0182) announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Arthrex, Inc. for a VIP Glenoid Reamer System Set. Posted on December 3, 2025, this notice informs the contracting community of the government's intention to proceed with a single-source procurement without competitive bidding. The solicitation is classified under Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) and NAICS Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). The contract is managed by Contract Specialist Barry Sawyer at the Canandaigua, NY contracting office.

The Albany VAMC requires the Arthrex VIP Glenoid Reamer System to support orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty cases, with an estimated contract value of $19,104.16. Market research has determined that this system is the only compatible instrument set available for the existing Arthrex implants currently in use at the facility, making it essential for maintaining surgical continuity and patient care standards. The VIP Glenoid Targeter component utilizes proprietary preoperative planning software and hardware that enables surgeons to execute virtual surgical plans intraoperatively, ensuring precise glenoid surface preparation and accurate implant placement. Interested parties have until December 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time to submit responses or file protests, though this procurement is structured as a sole source award rather than a competitive opportunity. The justification for the single-source procurement is based on the unique and proprietary nature of the Arthrex system, with no equivalent alternative products available from third-party vendors that would be compatible with the facility's existing surgical platforms.