6515--Knee Support Assemblies
ID: 36C24825Q0076Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/316d57958411466d9419a098ef1bc65c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers for Knee Support Assemblies, specifically the TKA Alvarado 3.0 System by MPR Orthopedics, through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify sources capable of providing either brand-name or equal products that meet specific requirements, including welded construction, a sealed boot without openings, and design features accommodating various foot sizes, for use at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. This equipment is critical for ensuring effective patient positioning during surgical procedures, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company details and capabilities, by 11:00 AM EST on October 29, 2024, to Janice Fornaro at janice.fornaro@va.gov, noting that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janice FornaroContract Specialist
    (727) 398-9335
    janice.fornaro@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0076.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the procurement of Knee Support Assemblies, specifically the TKA Alvarado 3.0 System by MPR Orthopedics. The notice serves to gather information about potential qualified suppliers capable of providing either brand-name or equal products that meet specified requirements, intended for use at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. Key requirements include welded construction, a sealed boot without openings, and specific design features to accommodate various foot sizes. Interested vendors must submit a response including company details, capabilities, and proof of authorized distributorship, if applicable, by October 29, 2024. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for bids, rather an inquiry for market research to inform acquisition strategy. Although SDVOSBs/VOSBs may receive a set-aside opportunity if sufficient compliant responses are received, the VA maintains the right to use the provided information at its discretion and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation will be issued. The overall purpose is to assess market capabilities and prepare for potential contracting opportunities while ensuring compliance with federal procurement processes.
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