Liver Retractor System
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Liver Retractor System (RFQ 36C24826Q0336) for the Orlando VA Healthcare System, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a high-performance surgical retraction system used in complex hepatobiliary, liver transplant, oncology, and bariatric surgeries. Offers are due March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Liver Retractor System featuring:
- Bilateral frame setup for simultaneous multi-plane tissue retraction.
- Interchangeable blades (Balfour, Kelly, Richardson, Harrington, St. Marks) and malleable paddles, including non-slip Balfour blades.
- Multi-dimensional retraction capabilities for asymmetrical retraction and multiple planes.
- Micro-adjustable retraction strength with clip-on and cam-joint mechanisms.
- Secure arm retractors and Elite III rail clamps.
- Radiolucent blade options for intraoperative imaging.
- Optimization for liver resections, transplants, hepatobiliary oncology, bariatric surgeries, and complex abdominal/pelvic procedures.
- Anatomical blade designs to reduce tissue trauma and an open frame system for incremental readjustments.
- Components designed for quick assembly and repositioning, including bilateral crossbars, angled arms, malleable blades (13mm–102mm widths), micro-adjustable/cam-joint mechanisms, and T-handles/instrument cases.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)
- Product/Service Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Offers Due: March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to carl.myers3@va.gov and benjamin.amato@va.gov. The subject line must be '36C24826Q0336 – Liver Retractor'. Submissions require Volume 1 (Pricing) and Volume 2 (Technical Information). Evaluation will be a comparative process considering Technical, Price, and Past Performance. The Government may select an offer other than the lowest price if it provides additional benefit, provided quotes meet minimum requirements. Faxed quotes are not permitted, and excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged. Offers must be valid for 120 calendar days.