6515--Strong T-Bar Retractor System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of a Strong T-Bar Retractor System for thoracic surgeries. The system is needed to hold incisions open and retract tissues or organs during surgical procedures. The government intends to procure these items directly from Teleflex as a single source, citing a previous purchase order that was not fully delivered due to Teleflex cancelling orders from a prior distributor.

The required items to complete the system are:

• Strong Support Bar (Item No. 341112): 2 ea.

• Rail Clamp for Strong T-Bar (Item No. 341114): 2 ea.

• Cheanvechai-Favaloro Rake Assembly (Item No. 341131): 4 ea.

• Cheanvechai Swivel Rake Assembly (Item No. 341133): 4 ea.

• Product Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 339112

• Place of Performance: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia Street, San Juan PR 00921-3201, USA.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 04-23-2026 10:00 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

• The procurement is proceeding as a single source directly through Teleflex, in accordance with RFO 6.103-1.

• The contracting office is located at Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia Street, San Juan PR 00921-3201.

• Point of Contact: Wilfredo Perez, Contracting Officer, wilfredo.perez3@va.gov, 939-759-6783.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of a potential requirement for a Strong T-Bar Retractor System for thoracic surgeries at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The government is seeking capability statements from interested sources.

The requirement is for a single-post, table-mounted Internal Mammary Artery (IMA) retractor with Cheanvechai rakes. Specific components and quantities include:

• Strong Support Bar (2 ea., Model No.: 341112)
• Rail Clamp for Strong T-Bar (2 ea., Model No.: 34111)
• Cheanvechai-Favaloro Rake Assembly (4 ea., Curved, 4 prongs, Model No.: 341131)
• Cheanvechai Swivel Rake Assembly (4 ea., Model No.: 341133)

The equipment must be FDA approved, medical-grade, made of stainless steel (German steel preferred), durable, and aligned with AAMI standards. Ergonomic design is also a requirement.

Not specified in this notice.

This is not a solicitation. Interested and responsible sources should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to deliver these items. Capability statements must be submitted via email to Wilfredo Perez (wilfredo.perez3@va.gov).

Not specified. All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
• PSC Code: 6515 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
• Response Date/Time/Zone for capability statements: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM San Juan, Puerto Rico time (AST).
• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
• If sufficient interest is demonstrated, a formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.