The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Medical Device Development for research services focused on evaluating hip prostheses. This contract, set for a firm fixed price over a three-month period, aims to compare subject and predicate prostheses using both synthetic and human cadaveric bones for the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, as mandated by the FDA to ensure safety prior to clinical use. Continuing the partnership with Medical Device Development, which previously conducted similar evaluations, is essential for maintaining project consistency and avoiding delays. Interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, at annmarie.stewart@va.gov or by phone at 401-919-0878 for further inquiries, noting that no solicitation will be published on SAM.gov.