6515--578-26-1-969-0010 Arthroscopic Crossflow Console

Amendment / Modification

This amendment changes the solicitation from "Brand Name or Equal" to "Brand Name Only".

• The solicitation type has been changed.

• The specific brand name required is "Stryker arthroscopic crossflow consoles".

• Response Due Date remains unchanged. Bidders must now adhere to the "Brand Name Only" requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of an arthroscopy pump, specifically a Stryker Crossflow Arthroscopic Shaver System or an "equal" product. The equipment is intended for use at the Edward Hines VA Hospital in Illinois.

• Product: Arthroscopy pump (Stryker Crossflow Arthroscopic Shaver System or equal).

• Functionality: Designed to improve soft tissue cutting, provide consistent visualization for debridement, and decrease fluid usage by managing suction. It should integrate with existing Stryker equipment.

• Specifications:

  • Machine Footprint: 12-13 in. wide, 6-8 in. high, 17 in. deep.
  • Pump Weight: 24 lbs.
  • Power: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, Max power consumption: 276 W.
  • Operating Temperature: 5-40 degrees Celsius.
  • Operating Humidity: 30-95% RH (non-condensing).
  • Pressure Range: 0-150 mm Hg.
  • Connections: Wired Hand control, Wired footswitch, USB 1.1 port, Stryker Firewire Backbone (SFB).

• Warranty: 1 year.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Place of Performance: Edward Hines VA Hospital (Warehouse-Bldg. 220), 5000 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141.

• Basis of Award: Lowest price technically acceptable offer.

• Submission: Offers must be submitted to mack.taylor2@va.gov. The solicitation document must be completed and signed.

• Offer Due Date: January 21, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• Acquisition: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network (registration required) or VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System.

• No installation is required for the equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for the procurement of Arthroscopic Pumps for the Edward J Hines Jr. VAMC. The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Arthroscopic Pumps.

• Offerors must provide an itemized quote.

• Sufficient technical supporting documentation is mandatory to demonstrate that quoted items meet solicitation requirements.

• This will be a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on February 05, 2026.

• All quotes must be sent via email to mack.taylor2@va.gov.

• Telephone calls will not be accepted.

• Offerors are to follow instructions within RFQ document 36C25226Q0218.

• The solicitation is set-aside by the SBA.

• The applicable NAICS Code is 339112.

• The specific RFQ document (36C25226Q0218) contains detailed requirements.

• The Contracting Office is located in North Chicago, IL (60064).

• The Point of Contact is Mack Taylor, Contract Specialist, at mack.taylor2@va.gov or 414-844-4850.