6515--Brand name or equal - Bone Mill
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 Harry S. Truman Veterans Affairs Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing new bone mills. This includes delivery, labor, installation, and integration support. The requirement is for "Brand Name or Equal" to Stryker products. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 11:00 am CST.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought aims to gather information on potential vendors for new bone mills. The requirement includes the supply, delivery, labor, installation, and on-site integration support for the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center. The items sought are "Brand Name or Equal" to specific Stryker products:
- Stryker Bone Mill + Base (Qty: 2)
- Stryker The Mill Cable (Qty: 2)
- Stryker Bone Mill Plus Tray (Qty: 2)
- Stryker Bone Mill + Software (Qty: 4) Vendors who are not the manufacturer must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from Stryker.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses in writing via email to Danzel.Streets@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- UEI number and CAGE Code.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, or Large Business).
- A capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
- Indication of whether the company holds a GSA Federal-Supply-Schedule or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering this type of request, including the contract number if applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 11:00 am CST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The VA operates under the VA Veterans First Contracting Program, which prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and then Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The "VA Rule of Two" mandates setting aside procurements for VOSBs if there's a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers from veteran-owned small businesses at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB/VOSB vendors must be registered in the SBA VetCert database.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Danzel Streets, Contract Specialist
- Email: Danzel.Streets@va.gov
- Phone: (240) 215-0575