BD Logistics Integration with Omnicell - NIHCS
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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 Cleveland VAMC, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Johnson & Johnson/DePuy Synthes for Actis Core Trays and associated instrumentation. This procurement is for proprietary surgical instruments essential for total hip arthroplasty procedures. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their capabilities by June 12, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Actis Core Trays and Actis Core Instruments, which are proprietary to DePuy Synthes. These include specific items such as ACTIS calcar mills, impactors, inserter shafts, reamer shafts, femoral rasps, osteotomes, and ACTIS Core Case Bases. These instruments are critical for maintaining compatibility with currently utilized ACTIS Hip System implants and established surgical techniques at the Cleveland VAMC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (leading to a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Authority: FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Required Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Inquiry Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 5 PM EST
- Published: June 3, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The VA justifies this sole source procurement because the ACTIS Core Instruments and Trays are proprietary to DePuy Synthes, and no other manufacturer produces compatible instrumentation for the ACTIS Hip System. Market research conducted on June 2, 2026, did not identify other vendors capable of providing these specific items. The use of non-compatible instrumentation could negatively impact implant compatibility, surgical workflow, procedural efficiency, and patient care outcomes.
Interested Vendor Inquiries
Other interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must identify their capability by the deadline. Submissions should be sent via email to Rachelle Hamer (rachelle.hamer@va.gov) with the subject line "RFQ 36C25026Q0620| ACTIS CORE TRAYS". This information will help the Government determine if competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent, and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government reserves the right to open the requirement to competition if sufficient responses demonstrating capability are received. All submitted information is at no cost to the Government.