6515--Custom Sterile Surgical Procedure Packs VISNs 5,9,10,12,15,16,&23
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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), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Midwest Consortium (MIDCON), is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Custom Sterile Surgical Procedure Packs and associated services. This opportunity covers an estimated 35 VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) across VISNs 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, and 23. The contract has a potential value of up to $98.5 million over five years. Proposals are due by April 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm CT, and sample custom packs are due by April 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, sterilization, transportation, equipment, supervision, quality assurance, electronic communication, ordering, reporting, and delivery of custom sterile procedure packs. This includes the creation of new packs as needed. Services must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as stringent quality control standards such as FDA, ISO 9001:2015, AAMI, and HSPA guidelines. All components must be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant unless otherwise authorized. The contractor must also provide a web-based system for inventory tracking and management, with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities required within 30 days of performance start.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One (1) five-year period, from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
- Minimum Guarantee: $175,000.00
- Maximum Ceiling: $98,500,000.00
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 employees
- PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (determined unsuitable for small business set-aside based on Non-Manufacturer Rule analysis)
- Subcontracting Goals: 5% SDVOSB, 7% VOSB, 3% HubZone, 5% SDB, 5% WOSB, 17.5% SB.
- Trade Agreements: Subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering Price, Technical Capability, and Experience. Offerors must submit proposals electronically in four volumes: Solicitation/Award Documents, Price, Technical, and Experience. A critical component of the technical evaluation is the submission of three non-sterile sample custom packs, which must pass all requirements outlined in the amended Sample Pack Evaluation Checklist (Attachment D.12). For the Experience factor, offerors must demonstrate a minimum of two (2) custom sterile procedure pack contracts within the past five years, each supporting at least 20 medical facilities and 100 different pack configurations. Offerors must be registered and have an active account in SAM.gov.
Key Deadlines
- Proposal Submission: April 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm CT
- Sample Custom Packs Arrival: April 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Karla LeFarth, Contracting Officer, at Karla.LeFarth@va.gov.