6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for GEM Synovis Instrument Sets.

Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a firm-fixed-priced purchase order on a sole source basis to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. The procurement is for GEM Synovis Microsurgery Instrument Sets, specifically to increase the "par level" for the ENT Service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). These instruments are specialized for precision handling during surgical procedures and are manufactured exclusively by GEM Synovis. The required instruments must be compatible with sets already owned by MEDVAMC.

The specific items listed include various types of scissors, needle holders, forceps, dilators, clamps, and microtrays. A detailed list of product numbers, descriptions, and quantities is provided in the document.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-priced purchase order.

• Sole Source Vendor: Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC.

• Vendor Address: 439 Industrial Lane, Birmingham AL 35211.

• Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, for a sole responsible source.

• This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.

• Submissions must be sent electronically via email to Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov.

• Deadline for submissions: February 24, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM Central Time.

• Offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government.

• Authorization letters are requested in response.

• If no affirmative written response is received within 3 business days of this notice, the contract will be issued to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. without further notice.

This is a sole source procurement, indicating no set-aside is applicable. The justification is that Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. is the current OEM sole authorized distributor for these specific instrument sets.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement for GEM Synovis Microsurgery Instrument Sets. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) requires an increase in the par level for these specialized instrument sets, which are essential for precision handling during surgical procedures. The instruments are exclusively manufactured by GEM Synovis and must be compatible with existing sets at the MEDVAMC.

The procurement includes specific surgical instruments: Scissors, Needle Holders, Forceps, Dilators, Clamps, and MicroTrays. A detailed list of product numbers, descriptions, and quantities is provided in the document.

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16

• Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0409

• Proposed Awardee: Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed priced purchase order.

• Response Date/Time: February 24, 2026, 15:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov.

• Capability Statement: Interested parties must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation if they believe they are a responsible source and can provide a more advantageous offering to the government. Authorization letters are requested.

• Sole Source Justification: The proposed sole source award is based on Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. being the current OEM sole authorized distributor. The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, indicating only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

• Deadline for Response: If no affirmative written response is received within 3 business days of this notice's publication, a contract will be issued to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. without further notice.

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. However, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement to demonstrate potential alternative sources.

This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based solely on offers received in response to this notice. The document specifies the Product Service Code (PSC) as 6515 and the NAICS Code as 339112.