6515--Intent to Sole Source - PROSTHETIC DEVICE EMULATOR
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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 Network Contracting Office 02 (36C242), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Human Motion Technologies LLC for one Prosthetic Device Emulator (BRAVO Lab) system. This system is for the Prosthetics Division within the VISN 2 BRAVO Laboratory to support clinical prosthetics care and research. Interested parties who believe they can provide a comparable source must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The required Prosthetic Device Emulator (BRAVO Lab) system will enable real-time simulation and evaluation of ankle-foot prosthetic devices prior to definitive prescription and fabrication. Key components and services include:
- Control & I/O Unit, PRO-003 Breakout Module, Host PC with Setup, and Graphical User Interface (requiring MATLAB/Simulink R2020a).
- 2-DoF Ankle-Foot Prosthesis Controllers and Modular Ankle-Foot Prosthesis.
- Full-Sized Single-Axis Actuator Units, Bowden Cable Support Arms, and Standard Bowden Cable Assemblies.
- Simulator Boot, Bent Knee Adapter, PRO Lift Shoes, and a Treadmill.
- Installation, Training, Site Visit, First Year Essential Services, and three years of Service Extensions.
- Custom Development for prosthesis (4 instances) and for angle stiffness and rollover shape controllers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0428
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Agency: Veterans Affairs, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center, New York, NY
- Set-Aside: None specified (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations. The government will consider Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties must furnish detailed data, including pricing and technical specifications, to demonstrate their capability to provide a comparable source. The decision not to compete this contract remains at the government's sole discretion.
Additional Notes
No contract award will be made based solely on responses to this notice. All software requiring MATLAB/Simulink must be compatible with VA-approved configurations.