6515--Large Bone Drills
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Salisbury VA Medical Center/Health Care System (SVAHCS) and VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Large Bone Power Drill Sets. These drills are required for the Salisbury VA Medical Center, Kernersville Health Care Center, and Charlotte Health Care Center, all located in North Carolina. This notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a request for proposals. Responses are due by 12:00 PM EDT on May 1, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires Orthopedic rotary handpieces with dual triggers capable of drilling, reaming, sawing, and burring, delivering sufficient torque for heavy-duty reaming. Key salient characteristics include:
- Handpiece: Dual trigger, twist-lock collet ring for quick attachment changes, hermetically sealed components.
- Attachments: Dual trigger wire collet (0.6-1.8mm), dual trigger pin collet (2.0-3.2mm), small AO drill, ¼” drill chuck with key, Hudson modified trinkle drill/reamer, ¼” reamer chuck with key, micro sagittal saw.
- Power System: Large and small 13.2V sterilizable lithium-ion battery packs. A battery charger capable of charging four batteries simultaneously, with specific dimensions (Width ≤16”, Height ≤4”, Depth ≤6.5”, Weight ≤4 lbs.), and clear charging level confirmation.
- Performance: Handpiece mass ≤710 gm (without battery), reaming torque ≥153 in-lbs, drill speed ≥1500 RPM.
- Sterilization: IPX6, IPX8, IPX9 protection ratings for cleaning and sterilization, including container sterilization.
Submission Details
Interested parties must submit the following information via email to kamilah.nye@va.gov by the deadline:
- Capability statement
- Company name and address
- NAICS Code (339112)
- SAM.gov UEI number
- Business size (large, small, VOSB, SDVOSB)
- Place of manufacture (if applicable)
- Applicable socioeconomic categories
- Authorized distributor letter (if not the manufacturer)
- Country of origin for all equipment
The email subject line must be: Sources Sought Large Bone Power Drill, 36C24626Q0555-1.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any information submitted or compensate respondents for costs incurred. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.