SAM #36C24426Q0467

Solicitation for Orthopedic Surgical Instruments and Positioners for Erie VA Medical Center

This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, seeks orthopedic surgical instruments and positioners to support the Total Joint Program at the Erie VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) - Contracting office at H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Products Requested: - Orthopedic surgical instruments and positioners for hip and knee arthroplasty - Key items and quantities include: - PCL Retractor Standard (3 units, part number 2820) - PCL Retractor Wide Prongs (3 units, part number 2825) - Femoral Tibial Spreader Round Pads Medium (3 units, part number 1866) - Stulberg Hip Positioner and components (multiple items, part numbers 4150-00, 4150-06, 4150-10, etc.) - Curved Hohmann Retractor Wide (3 units, part number 6215) - 45 Degree Knee Retractors (Large, Small, Medium, and Medium with Straight Tip; various quantities and part numbers) - Large Bone Curettes (sets and individual, part numbers 5160, 5160-01, etc.) - Mueller Type Femoral Neck Elevators (various types, part numbers 3415, 3415-01, 3418) - Assistant Free Frame Standard (3 units, part number 7450-01A) - 2" and 4" Standard Blades (6 units each, part numbers 7450-02, 7450-04) - Instrument case lid and tray - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; part numbers suggest specialized surgical instrument makers - Offerors must provide an OEM letter of authorization - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All items must comply with the Buy American Act - Products must be suitable for high-volume surgical use in total hip and knee arthroplasty - Delivery required FOB Destination within 30 days after receipt of order - Solicitation is unrestricted; all vendors must be registered in SAM - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Erie VA Medical Center, Erie, PA (primary delivery location) - Contracting office at H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for numerous orthopedic tools, instruments, and positioners for use by the Erie VA Medical Center located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Solicitation Details: This solicitation uses brand-name descriptions for orthopedic tools, instruments, and positioners. Please note that any reference to a brand-name product is herein provided solely for descriptive purposes and shall not be construed as an intention by the Department of Veterans Affairs to limit competition or procure that specific product. When a brand-name product is identified, prospective offerors shall treat such reference as a benchmark for design, performance, or quality standards. In addition, the Buy American Act applies in full. This act provides preference for American-made products, which will be applied as a price adjustment in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 25.106(b)(a).

Set-Aside Status: None. This is an unrestricted RFQ.

NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)

Size Standard: 1,000 employees

Offeror Responsibilities:

Potential offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website.

Inquiries:

All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows:

Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr

Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov

No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Important Note:

To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor of the OEM's products. Failure to include this letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the contract.

Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the Erie VA Medical Center to provide the highest quality of care to Veterans. We greatly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our Nation.

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