Brain Tissue Retractor System
ID: 36C24726Q0085Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a90e5e1d4f04472994f45112829c6f8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for a Brain Tissue Retractor System, specifically the Black Forest Medical model or an equivalent. The procurement requires various components such as DORO Luna clamps, flexible rotary arms, and cleaning trays, emphasizing the need for precision and compatibility within surgical settings. This total small business set-aside opportunity is crucial for enhancing surgical procedures, with offers due by September 29, 2025, at 0600 EDT, and delivery expected within 60 days after receipt of order. Interested vendors must provide an authorized distributor letter with their quote and adhere to relevant FAR and VAAR clauses, with inquiries directed to Ashley Stewart at ashley.stewart4@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Stewart
    ashley.stewart4@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0892_SB set aside.pdf
    This government solicitation (36C24725Q0892) from the Department of Veterans Affairs is for the procurement of a Brain Tissue Retractor System (Black Forest Medical) or equivalent. The solicitation specifies various components, including DORO Luna clamps, couplings, rods, curves, DORO COBRA flexible rotary arms, cleaning trays, and different sized blades. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 339112 and a size standard of 1000 employees. Offers are due by September 29, 2025, at 0600 EDT. All items must be delivered to the Atlanta VA Medical Center within 60 days ARO. Payment will be made electronically after receipt, inspection, and acceptance of the goods, in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Contractors must include an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer with their quote and comply with numerous FAR and VAAR clauses regarding commercial products and services, including those related to electronic payment requests, ethical conduct, supply chain security, and prohibitions on certain foreign technologies.
    Salient Characteristics_ brain tissue retractor system.docx
    The document outlines salient characteristics for brain tissue retractors, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a federal grant. Key requirements include rotary arms that can be repositioned under tension without losing it, click-on attachment to the DORO LUNA® Curve or similar interfaces, and full 360-degree rotation. The retractors must be compatible with the DORO Luna Retractor system and provide six degrees of freedom for shifting and tilting to ensure unobstructed surgical access. The core purpose is to specify the technical requirements for advanced brain tissue retraction systems, emphasizing precision, flexibility, and compatibility within a surgical setting.
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