6515--J&A Posted Sole-Source De Mayo Surgical Positioners & Accessories | Erie VAMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Erie VA Medical Center intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for De Mayo Adapt2Fit Modular Knee Positioners & Accessories to Innovative Medical Products, Inc. This special notice, published on February 17, 2026, is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit a capability statement within 3 calendar days of the notice date.
Opportunity Details
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires De Mayo surgical positioners and associated components for orthopedic surgical procedures, specifically total and partial joint replacements, as part of the Erie VA Medical Center's Total Joint Program. These items are critical for ensuring safe patient positioning, expanding surgical capabilities, and improving access to care for Veterans.
Justification for Sole Source
The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Extensive market research, including a Sources Sought notice and searches on various vendor information sites, indicated that no other brand could meet the specific requirements without negatively impacting patient safety, surgical efficiency, or standardization of care. The De Mayo systems offer unique clinical and operational features such as enhanced patient stability, precise limb positioning, modular flexibility, and compatibility with existing operating room tables and surgeon training at the Erie VA.
Contract & Response Information
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole-Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: None (intended award to a Large Business)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24426Q0303
Action Items & Deadline
This notice is not a solicitation. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that a prospective offeror can fulfill the requirements and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Capability statements must be submitted to the Contract Specialist within 3 calendar days of the notice date (by February 20, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time). Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Doretha Jordan
- Email: Doretha.Jordan@va.gov
- Phone: (412) 822-3792