6515 - Orthopedic Tools, Instruments, and Positioners
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Network Contract Office 4 (36C244), has issued a Special Notice announcing the cancellation of RFQ 36C24426Q0467 for Orthopedic Tools, Instruments, and Positioners (PSC 6515). The solicitation was cancelled because no quotations received were responsive to the Buy American Act requirements or lacked a Letter of Authorization from an Original Equipment Manufacturer. The VA intends to re-solicit this requirement with clarified instructions.
Scope of Change
This notice serves as an official cancellation of the previously issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24426Q0467. The primary reasons for cancellation were:
- Failure of submitted quotations to meet Buy American Act submission requirements.
- Lack of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for submitted products.
Due to the inability to determine product eligibility or country of origin, the VA concluded that cancellation was in the government's best interest.
Contract & Timeline
- Original RFQ: 36C24426Q0467
- Cancellation Date: April 22, 2026
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office: 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
Additional Notes
All previous submission deadlines and requirements for RFQ 36C24426Q0467 are now nullified. The VA plans to re-solicit this requirement in the future with updated and clarified instructions to address the issues encountered in the initial solicitation. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the new solicitation.