6515--New - Cervical retractor system
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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), Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for a brand name or equal Thompson Cervical Retractor System. This system is required for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires the delivery, installation, testing, adjustments, and staff training for a Cervical Retractor System. This system is essential for use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures. Key requirements include:
- Delivery and installation of the system and associated accessories.
- Assembly, operational check-out, testing, adjustment, and calibration.
- Training for designated facility staff on proper usage.
- The system must meet specific salient characteristics, including being made of stainless steel and aluminum, designed for soft tissue retraction in ACDF procedures, and attaching to a surgical table rail. The OEM part number is SL82025.
- The Statement of Work (SOW) details specific components and quantities, such as rail clamps, angled arms, handles, and various radio concave blades.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112
- Set-Aside: None specified (vendors are asked to provide socioeconomic status for market research purposes).
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published: May 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:
- Business information
- Capability statements
- Evidence of meeting salient characteristics
- Socioeconomic status
- Delivery lead time Responses should be emailed to Janice Malbon at janice.malbon@va.gov with the subject line: "36C25726Q0576 Thompson Cervical Retractor System - Brand Name or Equal".
Additional Notes
- Delivery Location: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, Attn: Surgical Service, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229.
- The contractor will not have access to VA computers or government online resources and will not handle Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII).