High-energy electro-hydraulic extra-corporeal shockwave Medical Device
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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), Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for high-energy electro-hydraulic extra-corporeal shockwave medical equipment, consumables, and technician services. This is for tendinopathy services to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions in Veterans at their Augusta, GA facility. While this is a Sources Sought, the government previously announced an intent to award a sole source contract to Premier Shockwave Wound Care, Inc. for the OssaTron device. Responses are due by March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA seeks to procure non-invasive, FDA-approved electrohydraulic shockwave medical devices and associated services. The equipment must focus high-energy sound waves into damaged tissue. Services include providing the device, consumables, and certified technicians to perform tendinopathy procedures for conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Tricep Tendonitis, Hip Tendonitis, Shoulder Tendonitis, Metatarsalgia, and Fracture Nonunion. Procedures can be unilateral or bilateral.
Key Requirements
- Medical Device: Must be FDA-approved, non-invasive (Orthotripsy), and utilize an electrohydraulic mechanism. The OssaTron mobile device was specifically mentioned in the prior intent to sole source.
- Treatment Protocol: Standard treatment involves a single outpatient session with approximately 1500 shocks at 18,000 volts, potentially requiring local or regional anesthesia.
- Technician Services: Required to be trained, certified (ANSI standards), and insured. Responsibilities include equipment operation and maintenance, bringing consumables, ensuring proper setup and safe operation, operating the control panel as directed by a physician, enforcing safety policies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) based on a per procedure cost.
- Period of Performance: Estimated twelve (12) months, with an initial estimate of ninety-four (94) unilateral tendinopathy procedures for August 19, 2026, through August 18, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q520 (Podiatry Services).
- NAICS Code: 334510 (from prior sole source notice).
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to Rudy A. Cortinez at rudy.cortinez@va.gov.
- Required Information: Company Name, Point of Contact details, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a Capability Statement documenting device capability, and 2-3 examples of relevant past performance (including company name/address, services performed, contact information for references, dates of performance, and total contract value).
- Evaluation: Responses will be used to determine if competition would be advantageous to the Government. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation.
Set-Aside
None specified in the Sources Sought notice.
Contact
Rudy A. Cortinez, rudy.cortinez@va.gov, 706-733-0188.