Arthrex Reverse Shoulder Implant and Surgical Tools

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT" (Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the SAT) for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It justifies the procurement of specific medical supplies from a single source, Arthrex, for the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 4, H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Supplies Required: Three (3) Total Reverse Shoulder Sets (implants) from Arthrex, including specific humeral, instrument, and glenoid sets.
• Intended Use: For orthopedic surgeons to position the shoulder during surgery.
• Justification for Single Source: The facility currently uses Arthrex's anatomical shoulder implants, tools, and pre-surgical software. Transitioning to a reverse shoulder system requires implants compatible with existing instruments and procedures. Switching manufacturers would necessitate costly retooling. Furthermore, the Arthrex system exclusively functions with the proprietary Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) system for pre-operative planning, which is incompatible with other manufacturers' software.
• Market Research: The document states that specifications and brochures were collected, FPDS was researched, historical contracts and recent procurements were reviewed, and searches were conducted on VA AddsUP, NAC, SAC, GSA, and VetCert for potential candidates.
• Contracting Officer's Certification: The purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

This document indicates a single-source justification for a specific medical device procurement. While it doesn't directly solicit bids, it provides insight into the VA's needs for specialized orthopedic implants and the rationale behind a non-competitive award, which could be relevant for vendors in the medical device sector.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Arthrex Inc. Implants and Surgical Instruments, specifically "Universal reverse consolidated humeral set," "Full-wedge augmented MGS instrument set," and "Universal revers consolidated glenoid set." The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4.

• Universal reverse consolidated humeral set (Item # AR-9501CHS), Quantity: 3

• Full-wedge augmented MGS instrument set (Item # AR-9579S-FW), Quantity: 3

• Universal revers consolidated glenoid set (Item # AR-9615CGS), Quantity: 3

• Contract Type: Not specified, but indicated as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is specified as "30 Days ARO" (After Receipt of Order).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions: Quotations must include a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from Arthrex Inc. to be considered.

• Evaluation criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Price and Past Performance.

• Key deadlines or milestones: Offer Due Date is February 11, 2026, at 15:00 EST. Quotations should be sent to Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov.

• This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED" but also has a "SMALL BUSINESS" checkbox selected.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 800 Employees

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to evaluation (52.212-2), trade agreements (52.225-6), and security prohibitions/exclusions (52.240-90).

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with FAR 52.232-33.

• Invoices are to be submitted upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance.