6515--Bioness Wireless Therapy Systems - Brand Name or Equal
Overview
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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), specifically the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC in Houston, TX, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for Bioness H200 and L300 Wireless Integrated Therapy Systems (Brand Name or Equal). This market research aims to define the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation. Responses are due by June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on vendors capable of supplying various Bioness manufactured products, including:
- L300 GO SYSTEM components (Left/Right Lower Leg, Left/Right Thigh Plus, Clinician Kit, Clinician Programmer, Foot Sensor-Regular)
- H200 WIRELESS SYSTEM KIT components (Clinician Programmer, Left/Right Medium/Large Kits) Vendors must also be able to provide training as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The VA requires an Authorized Distribution Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to prevent grey market items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Award, Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time
- Published: May 29, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should provide:
- Company name, point(s) of contact, address, telephone, email, UEI, and CAGE Code.
- Indication of business size status (Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8A).
- Confirmation of ability to provide training as per SOW.
- Availability under GWAC, SEWP, NAC, GSA Schedule, FSS, IDIQ, or BPA.
- An Authorized Distribution Letter from the OEM.
- Estimated market research pricing for the required items. Responses should be emailed to robert.arabie@va.gov, referencing "RFI 36C25626Q0857" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only and not a solicitation. Information provided will aid the VA in determining potential competition levels and procurement strategy. If no responses are received from authorized distributors, the action may be sole-sourced to the manufacturer. Interested parties should monitor Federal Contract Opportunities for any future solicitation.