6515--Stryker Universal Fixation Set

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought, not a solicitation announcement. Its purpose is to identify qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classifications relevant to NAICS code 339112. The information gathered will aid the Government in making acquisition decisions regarding the procurement of Stryker Universal Fixation Sets for the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System.

• The primary item of interest is the "Stryker Universal Fixation Set" (Brand Name ONLY).

• Salient characteristics are defined as those physical, functional, or performance characteristics that make an item equal to the specified brand name item.

• A standard manufacturer warranty is required.

• A letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must be included.

• This is a sources sought notice; a response is not an adequate reply to a forthcoming solicitation.

• Responses should be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, Arielle Lifto, at arielle.lifto@va.gov.

• Companies must fully complete all sections of the provided survey, including Company Name, Address, SAM UEI Number, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, Socio-economic Classification, and Company's Capability Statement.

• Bidders are asked to indicate their socio-economic classification, including options for Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women-owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, HUBZone, and 8(a) Certified.

• A Statement of Work (SOW) excerpt is provided, detailing the need for portable air conditioning units (though the subject line and primary request focus on the Stryker Universal Fixation Set).

• A formal solicitation announcement may be posted to Contract Opportunities after review of responses.

• The Place of Performance is the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, Nebraska 68105.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure one set of Stryker Universal Facial Fixation instruments for the Omaha VAMC Surgery Department, as the current set is obsolete.

• Provide a Stryker Universal Facial Fixation set, a collection of medical instruments and tools for facial bone fixation and stabilization.

• The set is intended for use in oral surgery, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, and other procedures including:

  • Facial Trauma Repair (mandible, maxilla, zygomatic bones, orbital fractures)
  • Orthognathic Surgery (Le Fort I, II, and III osteotomies)
  • Reconstructive Surgery (facial form and function restoration)
  • Craniofacial Surgery (complex reconstructive procedures)

• Components typically include plates, screws, and instrumentation for placement and customization.

• The vendor must provide user manuals for equipment use, care, and cleaning.

• The vendor must also provide a service manual in electronic format for the VA Biomedical Engineering Department, including theory of operation, maintenance, repair information, schematics, parts lists, and troubleshooting.

• Instruments must be manufactured no more than 1 year prior to the purchase order date.

• Instruments must be new, not used or refurbished.

• Instruments must have the latest manufacturer's software/hardware updates installed.

• Delivery Address: Omaha VAMC Surgery Department, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, Ne. 68105.

• Brand name: Stryker Universal Facial Fixation Set Brand Name Only.