6515--Aspen Total Joint Program Brand Name or Equal to
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Erie PA Medical Center, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing Aspen Surgical Symmetry Orthopedic Instruments (or equivalent). This procurement supports the facility's Total Joint Initiative, aimed at expanding in-house capabilities for shoulder, knee, and hip surgeries to reduce reliance on community care. Responses are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the procurement of 30 specific types of reusable surgical instruments to assemble standardized trays. Key items include:
- Osteotomes: Lambotte (straight and curved), Cobb, and Smith-Peterson varieties.
- Elevators: Key, Freer, and Cobb Spinal types.
- Additional Tools: Bone hooks, Hohmann retractors, Lahey Goitre Tenaculum forceps, Cobb curettes, cervical graft drivers, Leksell rongeurs, and mallets.
Salient Characteristics:
- Functional Equivalence: Must perform bone cutting, resection, manipulation, and tissue handling for joint replacements.
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable, and compliant with FDA and AAMI (ST79/ST81) standards.
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with existing VA sterilization (moist heat/steam) and automated washer/disinfector workflows.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research stage)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Delivery: FOB Destination; 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Erie, PA.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must provide a capability statement addressing the salient characteristics, company UEI/Cage Code, and business size status. Crucially, vendors must provide an authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and indicate if items are available via FSS/GSA contracts.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Andrew Taylor.