CRANIAL PROSTHESIS AND RELATED SERVICES

SOL #: 36C24526Q0297Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)

LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b07d6199f78749fabc0417da4c326c73/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

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) is soliciting proposals for Cranial Prosthesis and Related Services for the Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source set-aside, intending to award a Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to 3 to 5 qualified vendors. Proposals are due March 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the provision of Cranial Prostheses, including comprehensive measuring, fitting, and related services. Key requirements include:

Fabrication and provision of medical-grade cranial prostheses.
Professional fitting and measuring services for veterans, accommodating diverse cosmetic and cultural needs.
Compliance with clinical specifications from prescribing providers.
Key personnel must be licensed cosmetologists or trichologists with specialized training.
Facilities must meet specific licensing, inspection, and accessibility standards.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Anticipated Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031 (Base Year) with four (4) one-year option periods.
Minimum Guarantee: $5,000.00 for each awarded contractor.
Contract Ceiling: $1,800,000.00.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Aria.Melville@va.gov.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on a best-value basis considering:
1. Licensure and Regulatory Compliance
2. Professional Qualifications and Specialized Training
3. Facilities and Service Environment
4. Cranial Prosthesis Capabilities and Product Samples
5. Oral Presentation and Clinical-Sensitive Service Approach
6. Past Performance
7. Price

Key Dates

Proposal Due: March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (Updated by Amendment 0001).
Published Date: March 5, 2026 (Amendment 0001).

Additional Notes

Amendment 0001, posted on March 5, 2026, extended the solicitation response due date. Offerors are required to submit a signed copy of this amendment as part of their final submission. No phone calls will be accepted; all communication must be via email to Aria.Melville@va.gov.