NAME BRAND OR EQUAL: 3D printer for same day full leg sockets

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking to procure a 3D printer system capable of producing same-day full leg prosthetic sockets for the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The solicitation specifies a name brand or equal procurement for an ICARUS system, with the device required to meet strict technical specifications including FDM 3D printing capability with multiple filament types, a 300mm x 300mm x 600mm print volume, and the ability to produce check sockets in under 3 hours and definitive sockets within 8 hours. All non-OEM offerors must submit an authorized distributor letter with their quote, and items not manufactured in the United States require submission of a Buy American Certificate. The solicitation was posted on October 23, 2025, with proposals due by November 3, 2025 at 12:00 EDT, and the government will evaluate offers based on compliance with the specified technical requirements and the name brand or equal criteria outlined in the salient characteristics document.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334118 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract includes one Proteor Icarus-Lite O&P Bundle Kit, five CPX-Kyron Max 3D printers, associated filaments, and one virtual training session, with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order to the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The contract period runs from November 15, 2025, through November 14, 2026, with one year of software included in the procurement. The estimated award value is not specified in the available documents, though the scope encompasses hardware, software, materials, and comprehensive training for prosthetics and Healthcare Technology Management staff. The contract officer for this opportunity is Ashley Stewart, and invoices will be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network following receipt, inspection, and acceptance by the VA.