HIGH ENERGY SHOCKWAVE DEVICE PODIATARY SERVICES
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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 Network Contract Office 7 (36C247), is soliciting proposals for High Energy Shockwave Device Podiatry Services. This requirement is for a vendor to provide an FDA-approved high-energy electro-hydraulic medical service, including consumables and a technician, for Podiatry procedures at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. The service aims to treat Veterans suffering from chronic pain, offering an alternative to pain medications, orthotics, braces, and therapy. This is an Unrestricted acquisition. Quotes are due by May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide:
- An FDA-approved high-energy electro-hydraulic (focal) shockwave generator.
- All necessary consumables to support tendinopathy procedures.
- A company-trained technician to transport, set up, and operate the ESWT equipment.
- Equipment must be capable of delivering high energy flux density (>0.2 mJ/mm²), reaching deep tissue, and accurately targeting small anatomical spots, potentially with ultrasound guidance.
- Procedures covered include Bilateral and Unilateral Tendinopathy for various conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Hip Tendonitis, Shoulder Tendonitis, Tricep Tendonitis, Metatarsalgia, and Fracture Nonunion.
- Contractor must maintain product liability insurance and ensure technicians are HIPAA trained.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Performance Period: A base year (August 19, 2026 - August 18, 2027) plus four (4) option years, totaling five (5) years.
- Place of Performance: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA.
- Hours of Operation: Procedures are to be performed between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to
rudy.cortinez@va.gov. - Subject Line: Must include solicitation number
36C24726Q0427. - Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, completed Section B.1 (Contract Administration), and B.2 (Price/Cost Schedule). All quotes must be submitted as a combined single PDF.
- Basis of Award: Best Value to the Government, evaluated on Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.
- Awardee Requirements: Must provide a cross-reference demonstrating how each SOW requirement is met, document a successful history of similar services, and show how quoted items meet or exceed requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Rudy A. Cortinez (
rudy.cortinez@va.gov, 706-733-0188).