Arthrex Reverse Shoulder Implant and Surgical Tools
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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) 4, intends to solicit offers for brand-name only Arthrex reverse shoulder implants and surgical instruments for the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA. This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for competitive offers. The solicitation is expected to be issued around February 6, 2026, with an award anticipated around February 11, 2026. This opportunity is Unrestricted.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Arthrex products to ensure compatibility with the facility's existing surgical instruments, tools, and procedures. Required items include:
- Universal revers consolidated humeral set (Item # AR-9501CHS, Qty 3)
- Full-wedge augmented MGS instrument set (Item # AR-9579S-FW, Qty 3)
- Universal revers consolidated glenoid set (Item # AR-9615CGS, Qty 3)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a solicitation under Simplified Procedures IAW RFO Part 12)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Solicitation Release: On or around February 6, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or around February 11, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA
Offeror Requirements & Inquiries
Potential offerors must download the solicitation package from SAM.gov and monitor the website for any amendments. A critical requirement for consideration is the inclusion of a letter of authorization from Arthrex (OEM), confirming the offeror's status as an authorized distributor. Failure to provide this letter will result in elimination.
All inquiries regarding this presolicitation notice must be submitted in writing to Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.