6515--Universal Large Screw System
ID: 36C26225Q0419Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for a Universal Large Screw System, aimed at enhancing surgical capabilities within the VA healthcare system, specifically at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The procurement focuses on acquiring a large screw system that is compatible with existing orthopedic surgical instrumentation, featuring ergonomic designs and quick driver tip change capabilities. This initiative is part of the VA's efforts to improve medical equipment in response to increasing case loads and to ensure high-quality healthcare services for veterans. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement and compliance information by February 5, 2025, to the primary contact, Bridgett Sharma, at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov or by phone at 562-766-2259.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bridgett SharmaContracting Specialist
    (562) 766-2259
    Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov
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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Universal Large Screw System, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0419, and responses are due by February 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The project is focused on acquiring a large screw system for the VA healthcare system, specifically for use at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, and the point of contact for inquiries is Bridgett Sharma, reachable via email or phone. The document specifies that it does not involve Recovery Act funds and indicates the product service code (6515) and NAICS code (339113) associated with the procurement. Additionally, a full description of the RFI can be found in the attachment. This document reflects the VA's ongoing efforts to procure necessary medical equipment to support healthcare services for veterans.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on suppliers capable of providing a universal large screw system for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The RFI is aimed solely at gathering information for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are encouraged to detail their capabilities regarding a specified brand-name product from Shukla Medical, along with additional feedback on the project's salient characteristics. Key requirements include compatibility with existing instrumentation used in orthopedic surgeries, ergonomic designs for comfort, and features facilitating quick driver tip changes. Interested companies must submit a capabilities statement, size status, and compliance information, confirming their ability to meet specific technical requirements by February 5, 2025. Overall, this RFI indicates the VA's initiative to enhance surgical tools in response to increased case loads and emphasizes the necessity for suppliers to adhere to outlined standards and regulations.
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