6515--HCHT Neurosurgery/Spine Trays
ID: 36C24525Q0338Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of a comprehensive Spine Instrument Kit for surgical procedures at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety by providing a complete array of surgical tools tailored for spinal surgeries, including drill guides, forceps, and sizing trials, thereby reducing reliance on vendor-dependent instrument sets. The procurement emphasizes the importance of new equipment, with specifications for installation, training, warranty coverage, and delivery timelines to ensure compliance with federal standards and effective service delivery to veterans. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by March 6, 2025, to Contracting Officer Joseph J. Krupa at joseph.krupa@va.gov or by phone at (304) 263-0811 ext. 7618.

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    Joseph J. KrupaContracting Officer
    (304) 263-0811 ext.7618
    joseph.krupa@va.gov
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    The VA Medical Center is seeking contractors for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of a Spine Instrument Kit for surgical procedures at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety by reducing reliance on vendor-dependent instrument sets. The kit must consist of a comprehensive array of surgical tools, matching specific technical requirements for spinal surgeries, such as drill guides, forceps, and various sizing trials. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by March 6, 2025, to assist in the development of the acquisition strategy. Responses are voluntary, and a subsequent solicitation may be issued, requiring separate submissions. The document emphasizes the need for new equipment, includes specifications for installation, training, warranty coverage, and the delivery timeline, indicating a structured approach to ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while fostering effective service delivery to veterans. Robust warranty conditions and proper training for staff are highlighted to ensure optimal usage and maintenance of the surgical instruments.
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