6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Stryker Orthopedic and Podiatry Instrument Sets
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source procurement for Stryker Orthopedic and Podiatry Instrument Sets to Howmedica Osteonics, Inc. DBA Stryker Orthopaedics. This action is justified by the unique compatibility requirements with existing Stryker surgical drills at the RMR VAMC. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability by May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Stryker instrument sets, including:
- Alpha GT
- PLFT20 ORIF Inst & Screw
- PSF T8 T15 ORIF Inst & Screws
- ASNIS 65 80 INST & SHORT SCREWS
- Omega Hip Inst and Screws
- Infinity Adaptis Total Ankle
The sole source justification stems from the Stryker hardware's unique screw-head design, which is exclusively compatible with the RMR VAMC's currently deployed Stryker surgical drills. Transitioning to another manufacturer would necessitate replacing the entire existing system, including new surgical drills, instrumentation, and associated implant systems.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified; intended as a sole source procurement to a large business manufacturer.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the Government's needs must identify their interest and capability by Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Responses should clearly demonstrate the ability to supply the required products and include relevant information such as specifications, cut sheets, brochures, or capability statements.
Responses are to be sent to Christopher.Hollingsworth2@va.gov.
A determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely at the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this notice.
Point of Contact
- Name: Chris Hollingsworth
- Title: Contract Specialist
- Email: Christopher.Hollingsworth2@va.va.gov
- Phone: (303)712-5724