6515--NX EQ Cast Saw (VA-26-00054791)
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), on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for De Soutter CleanCast™ or equal Cast Saws. The VA intends to award a national Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders for these medical devices and associated ancillary items. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking vendors capable of providing Cast Saws designed for plaster and synthetic cast removal, along with related components. This includes various CleanCast™ models (e.g., CC7 SYSTEM EXTRACTOR, CC7/CC8 CAST SAWS, PS8 POWER SUPPLY, CAST BLADES, HEPA DUST BAGS, CSB-100-A BATTERY CAST SAW SYSTEM) and their equivalents. Products must meet specific Salient Characteristics, such as being designed for cast removal, utilizing interchangeable blades, having a handpiece weighing less than 5 lbs, operating on 100-120VAC, 50-60Hz, and being compatible with a dust extractor/vacuum. Vendors will be required to deliver equipment to VA medical centers and facilities across the United States and its territories.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (intent for a national Requirements Contract with FFP orders)
- Duration: Anticipated one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 employees
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- Published: April 9, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit comprehensive responses via email to Michael.Andrews6@va.gov and Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Company information (full name, address, UEI, business size, authorized distributor evidence).
- Point of contact.
- Product information: FDA clearance status, a chart detailing compliance with each draft salient characteristic, OEM technical literature, unique features, proposed product solutions/configurations, ability to provide uninterrupted national supply, and country of origin.
- Recommendations for additional salient characteristics.
- Details on any offered annual service plans, including coverage and service provider.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified with the appropriate NAICS code. SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at veterans.certify.sba.gov.