6515--J&A Posted Sole Source De Mayo Knee Positioner Wilkes Barre VAMC
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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 Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Innovative Medical Products, Inc. for the DeMayo Adapt2Fit Modular Knee Positioner. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. Interested parties must submit a capability statement within 3 calendar days of the notice publication (by February 20, 2026).
Scope of Requirement
This procurement is for the DeMayo Adapt2Fit Modular Knee Positioner and associated components. These systems are essential for orthopedic surgical procedures, including knee, hip, and shoulder cases, to expand surgical capabilities, reduce reliance on community care referrals, and improve timely access to surgical care for Veterans.
Sole Source Justification
The justification for a sole source award to Innovative Medical Products, Inc. is based on the unique clinical and operational characteristics of the De Mayo systems. These include enhanced patient stability, precise limb positioning, modular flexibility, and compatibility with existing operating room equipment and surgeon training. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice and vendor searches, indicated that no other vendor could satisfy the agency's requirements without negatively impacting patient safety, surgical efficiency, and standardization of care. Alternative positioning systems were reviewed and found unsuitable due to limitations in stability, compatibility, and procedural versatility.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Innovative Medical Products, Inc. of Plainville, CT.
- Contracting Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source).
Response Information
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. Any prospective offeror who believes they can fulfill the requirements and that competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit a clear and convincing capability statement to the Contract Specialist within 3 calendar days of the notice publication (by February 20, 2026). Contractors must be actively registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov).
Contact: Doretha Jordan, Contract Specialist, Doretha.Jordan@va.gov, (412) 822-3792.