Stryker System 9 Power Tools

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for Soliciting from a Brand Name Item, related to RFO 12.102(a). It justifies the requirement for a specific brand name item for an acquisition over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT ($350K).

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Erie, PA VA Medical Center.
• Supplies/Services: New Brand Name Only requirement for Stryker surgical power tools and associated components for orthopedic procedures (hip, knee, shoulder) as part of the Total Joint Program Initiative.
• Reason for Brand Name: The Erie, PA VA Medical Center currently uses Stryker surgical power tool platforms as their clinical standard. The requested equipment must be fully compatible with existing workflows, surgeon training, and instrumentation. Alternative brands would be uneconomical and operationally inefficient, requiring additional training, introducing inconsistency, and increasing the risk of procedural delays. Standardization ensures continuity of care and minimizes intraoperative risk.
• Market Research: Confirmed that Stryker surgical power tools are the only brand meeting the department's clinical and compatibility requirements. Existing FSS Contract 36F79724D0118 contains some but not all required equipment.
• Contracting Officer Certification: The justification is certified as accurate and complete.

This document explains why the acquisition is limited to a specific brand name (Stryker). Bidders offering alternative products may find this justification challenging to overcome unless they can demonstrate equivalent compatibility, training, and standardization benefits. It indicates a strong preference for a specific vendor's equipment due to established clinical use and operational efficiency.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Stryker System 9 equipment and accessories for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Erie VA Medical Center's Total Joint initiative. This equipment is required for surgeons to perform total hip, knee, and shoulder procedures and must be compatible with existing equipment, chargers, batteries, and disposable components.

• The primary requirement is for "Stryker Brand Name Only" equipment and accessories.

• A detailed list of specific items, quantities, and part numbers is provided in the "ITEM INFORMATION" section (Section B.2).

• Training and installation are not required.

• The contract type is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination, within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but is implied to be for the base contract period.

• Offers are due by 02-25-2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

• Quotations must include a Letter of Authorization from the OEM.

• Offers should be emailed to Matthew Clark at matthew.clark11@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation of all offers, considering price and other factors, to determine the best value for the Government. Evaluation factors include Special Features, Warranty, Delivery, Price, and Compliance with the Statement of Need (SON).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The NAICS code is 339112 with a size standard of 1000 Employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• Specific clauses related to small business program representations, trade agreements, and security prohibitions are included.