6515--TSA Shoulder Instrument Set Brand Name or Equal
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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 Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Instrument Set via Request for Quote (RFQ) #36C25926Q0298. This is an Unrestricted procurement with No Set-Aside, aiming for a firm-fixed-price contract. The requirement is for "Brand Name or Equal" medical instruments, primarily Enovis FAS components.
Scope of Work
The contractor will deliver a comprehensive Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Instrument Set, including various Enovis FAS ALTIVATE ANATOMIC and REVERSE components, as detailed in Attachment A. This includes kits for CS EDGE, Glenoid, Humeral Head, Humeral Stem, Reverse Glenoid, Humeral Preparation, and Humeral Trialing, along with specific retractors, handles, extensions, adaptors, and reamers. All items must meet specified salient characteristics, and installation must adhere to manufacturer specifications. Delivery is F.O.B Destination to the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC in Aurora, CO, within 30 days of award. Operation and Maintenance Manuals (2 binders, 1 digital copy) are required upon installation completion, along with manufacturer warranties covering parts and labor.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ #36C25926Q0298) for commercial products, leading to a firm-fixed-price contract. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. The acquisition is Unrestricted with No Set-Aside. Award will be made on an "All or Nothing" Basis.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes via email to jeremy.ferrer@va.gov by March 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM MT. The email size limit is 4MB. Faxed or hand-carried quotes are not accepted. Required submission volumes include:
- Volume I: Technical capability demonstrating how the offer meets SOW requirements, including specifications, cut sheets, or brochures for "equal" products, identified by brand/model.
- Volume II: Price, completing the provided pricing schedule.
- Volume III: Completion of FAR 25 Provision (e.g., 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate) to verify Buy American compliance.
- Volume IV: Proof of Distributor agreement with a Manufacturer letter, verifying authorized distributor status.
Eligibility & Restrictions
Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter from the OEM. Gray market or remanufactured items are not acceptable. For "or equal" products, offerors must meet salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics, clearly identify the item by brand/model, and include descriptive literature. The government reserves the right to make an award solely on initial quotes.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering Factor I: Technical capability or quality and Factor II: Price. Technical capability is paramount; offers that do not meet or exceed the technical requirements will not be selected, regardless of price. The Government will use comparative analysis.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 9th, 2026, 12:00 PM MT (submit in writing to jeremy.ferrer@va.gov).
- Quotes Due: March 11th, 2026, 4:00 PM MT.
Contact Information
For information regarding this solicitation, contact Jeremy Ferrer at jeremy.ferrer@va.gov or 720-900-6397.