6515--Brand Name or Equal to the Elekta Vantage Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is soliciting proposals for a Brand Name or Equal Elekta Vantage Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic System and accessories. This system is required for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to support minimally invasive neurosurgery. Offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a conventional stereotactic head frame solution (not robotic or microelectrode recording) with submillimeter accuracy. Key specifications include:
- Compatibility with existing Medtronic Stealth Station S8 and Alpha Omega lead placement devices.
- Headframe system must include stereotactic coordinate mapping instrumentation attachable intraoperatively, accommodating instrumentation up to 190mm in length.
- Compatibility with RF generator use during procedures.
- Headframe system must support localization calculations based on a defined zero starting point without negative numbers.
- A comprehensive list of components, part numbers, and quantities equivalent to the Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System is detailed in Section B.2 and the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Onsite application training and go-live support are mandatory deliverables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (Base Period)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)
- Offers Due: May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM CT
- Published: May 21, 2026 (Latest amendment publication)
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Theresa.Thunder@va.gov. Submissions must include Volume I (Pricing) and Volume II (Technical). Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process.
Additional Notes
Offerors must review all documentation, including the full solicitation document, SOW, and Instructions to Offerors (Section E.2 – Addendum to FAR 52.212-1). "Brand name or equal" requirements are detailed in the SOW. Trade Agreements apply to this acquisition. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the posting for any amendments or updates.