6515--Bone Mill for Birmingham VA
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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 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247), is soliciting proposals for the acquisition, installation, and implementation of a Bone Mill System for the VA Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. This system will support orthopedic, spine, and reconstructive surgical procedures by enabling the production of autologous bone graft material. This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offers are due May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will provide a Bone Mill System, including the device, sterile components, collection chamber, and compatible instrumentation. Key aspects of the work include:
- Equipment Procurement: Acquisition of the complete Bone Mill System.
- Installation & Integration: Delivery, setup within sterile processing or operating rooms, and verification of compatibility with existing workflows.
- Training & Education: On-site clinical education for surgeons, OR staff, and Sterile Processing Department personnel on assembly, operation, cleaning, sterilization, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Clinical Implementation: Initial case support by clinical specialists and gradual integration into surgical cases.
- Deliverables: A fully operational Bone Mill System, training completion documentation, manufacturer's instructions, and a preventive maintenance schedule.
Salient Characteristics
The system must streamline bone graft preparation, minimize thermal damage, offer customizable particle sizes (fine, medium, coarse), feature preassembled blades, optimize bone collection, and have appropriate power/integration options. The "Bone Mill+" variant, with automated tissue removal, improved bone yield, ergonomic enhancements, and speed/efficiency gains, is specifically mentioned. Compatibility with existing OR consoles (e.g., CORE 2) is required.
Contract Details
- Contracting Office: 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)
- Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Third Party.
- Invoices: Submitted electronically after receipt and approval.
- Place of Performance: VA Medical Center, 700 South 19th St, Birmingham, AL 35233.
Submission & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: Total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database and meet the NAICS size standard.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offerors must meet or exceed the Statement of Work (SOW) and Salient Characteristics.
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Quincy L Alexander
- Email: Quincy.Alexander@va.gov