6515--Partial Knee Instrumentation Sets
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), specifically the Lebanon VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for new partial knee instrumentation sets. This notice aims to identify qualified sources capable of providing items compatible with Zimmer Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Implant Systems. Responses are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for new partial knee instrumentation sets, with specific brand name or equal descriptions provided for components such as OXFORD BONE COLLAR REMOVER, LO PRO SPH MILL (SML, MED, LGE), and OXF MP 10DEG FMRL DRL GD (LG, MED). All proposed items must be compatible with the facility's existing Zimmer Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Implant Systems. Contractors must provide a manufacturer warranty for all equipment and supplies for the first year from receipt and verified installation/operation. All items will be shipped to the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: The VA intends to award contracts based on competition restricted to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), if two or more such businesses are expected to submit offers at a fair and reasonable price. Respondents are asked to provide their socio-economic status.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is a market research notice, not a solicitation. Responses will be used to gauge market interest, identify potential sources, and determine the feasibility of a future set-aside for VOSB/SDVOSB. The government is not currently soliciting bids but reserves the right to do so later.
Additional Notes
All interested parties must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses must include company details (Name, Address, POC, Phone, Email, UEI, CAGE Code, Tax ID), answers to socio-economic questions (NAICS 339112), a capability statement, relevant literature, a Letter of Authorization from the OEM, and a brochure/specification sheet for the product. Questions should be directed via email only to Ryan Hatfield at Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov; phone calls will not be accepted.