Orthotics fitter needed | emergency | washington DC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks two full-time Orthotic Fitters to support the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, with quotes due July 24. This is an emergency procurement under FAR 6.302-2, and the contracting officer intends to award to the first qualified respondent with fair and reasonable pricing.

Place of performance is 50 Irving Street NW, Washington DC 20422. Personnel must hold certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC), the Board for Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC), or both, with completion certificates from ABC/BOC-approved training programs. Duties include fitting and dispensing non-custom orthotic soft goods and therapeutic footwear, constructing and repairing orthotic devices, taking patient measurements, documenting clinical data, instructing patients on device use and care, maintaining inventory, and providing administrative support. Fitters work 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Performance standards require accurate and timely completion of fittings, patient safety and professionalism, clear documentation, minimal clinic disruption, and compliance with VA policies.

The contract period runs from July 24, 2026 through January 24, 2027 (six months), with performance measured as two full-time equivalent positions not to exceed 2,080 total hours. Monthly invoicing is in arrears with payment via electronic funds transfer. The NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; the PSC is L052. Quotes must be emailed to Ethan.Mauzy@va.gov by 08:00 Eastern Time with subject line "CONTRACTOR NAME_PROSTHETICS FITTERS_RFQ RESPONSE_36C24526Q0671." The contracting office is VA Maryland Health Care System, Perry Point MD 21902.