6515--FY26: Liver Retractor

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Orlando VA Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for a Liver Retractor System. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

This procurement seeks a high-performance surgical retraction system for complex hepatobiliary procedures, liver transplants, oncology resections, and bariatric surgeries. Offers are due by March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a Liver Retractor System with specific salient characteristics, including:

• Bilateral frame setup for simultaneous multi-plane tissue retraction.
• Interchangeable blades (Balfour, Kelly, Richardson, Harrington, St. Marks) and malleable paddles, with 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.
• Open frame system for incremental readjustments and components designed for quick assembly and repositioning.
• Representative component inventory includes bilateral crossbars, angled arms, malleable blades (13mm–102mm widths), micro-adjustable/cam-joint mechanisms, and T-handles/instrument cases.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
• 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.
• Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 8 (36C248).

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
• Questions Due: February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
• Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to carl.myers3@va.gov and benjamin.amato@va.gov. The subject line must be '36C24826Q0336 – Liver Retractor'.
• Required Submissions: Offerors must submit Volume 1 (Pricing) and Volume 2 (Technical Information).
• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.
• Evaluation Approach: Comparative evaluation process. The Government may select an offer other than the lowest price if it provides additional benefit, provided quotes meet minimum requirements.
• Period for Acceptance: 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Carl H Myers, Contract Specialist, Carl.Myers3@va.gov, 407-646-4023.