Shukla Universal Large Screw Extraction Systems Brand Name or Equal
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Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Houston TX. Due Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | 6515--Shukla Universal Large Screw Extraction Systems Brand Name or Equal |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C25627Q0122 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113) |
| Product or service code | 6515 |
| Place of performance | Houston TX |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6) (6 days left) |
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Description
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice - RFI Attachment Sources Sought Notice Page 1 or 4 DISCLAIMER: This is a sources sought notice only. This synopsis is not a request for quote, proposal, or bid. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach.
All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government.
The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
- Title: Shukla Universal Screw Extraction Systems (Brand Name or Equal)
- Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of furnishing the brand-name items listed below or equal products for the Michael E.
DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas. This notice is issued for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or promise of a future procurement. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.
The Operative Care Line requires orthopedic extraction and removal systems used in trauma, total joint, spine, shoulder, and related surgical procedures. The current clinical need is to replace existing instrumentation while preserving safe integration with the facility s established surgical workflows and currently owned Shukla Medical sets. Item Brand-Name Reference Description Qty/Unit 1 S9MAXI-TR Extraction System, Trauma Maxi 1 EA 2 S9MINI Removal System, Screw, Mini, Small Bone Screw V4 2 EA 3 S9SCREW Removal System, Screw, Broken & Stripped V3; extractors, 4 each; drill bits, 2 each 1 EA 4 S9KNEE Extraction System, Knee 1 EA 5 S9BLADE Blade System, Osteotome 2 EA 6 S9HIP Extraction System, Hip Stem 1 EA 7 S9SPINE-PLUS Removal System, Spine, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar; includes two instrument trays V4 1 EA 8 S9SHLDR Extraction System, Shoulder 1 EA 9 S9SHLDR-BLADE Blade System, Shoulder, Flexible Osteotome 1 EA 3.
Minimum Salient Characteristics for Equal Products: Provide complete, procedure-ready systems that perform the same clinical function as each corresponding brand-name reference item. Include the specialized drivers, extractors, drill bits, osteotomes, handles, adapters, and organization/sterilization trays ordinarily required for the identified system s intended surgical use. Be designed for precision removal and, where applicable, insertion of orthopedic hardware, including large bone screws and broken or stripped screws.
For the spine system, support cervical, thoracic, and lumbar applications and include two instrument trays. For shoulder and osteotome systems, provide instrumentation suitable for the stated shoulder extraction or flexible osteotome function. Be compatible with the medical center s existing instruments, trays, sterilization processes, and clinical workflow without requiring undocumented adapters, modifications, or additional capital equipment.
The respondent shall identify any exceptions or additional items required for full functionality. Be reusable surgical-grade instrumentation and capable of cleaning, disinfection, and steam sterilization consistent with VA facility practices. Provide the manufacturer s validated reprocessing and sterilization instructions.
Be supplied new, not used or refurbished, with product labeling, instructions for use, and applicable warranty and support information. Be commercially available and compliant with all applicable FDA requirements for the offered intended use. Respondents shall identify the applicable clearance, listing, registration, or exemption status.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 800 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The anticipated type of contract shall be a Single Award, Firm Fixed Price.
3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement.
Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: __________ Address: __________ Telephone number: __________ Email address: __________ UEI #: __________ CAGE Code: __________ Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite NAICS code identified above? Can your company provide training as outlined in the attached SOW?
Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), National Acquisition Center (NAC), GSA Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? The VA does not accept grey market items; therefore, the Vendor must attach an Authori
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Robert (Dustan) Arabie · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 713-791-1414
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 339113, a business counts as small if it has no more than 800 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 30 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 339113), 15 posted in the last 7 days; 30% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency and Department of the Navy. Most of the work with a stated place is in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Maryland. A notice in this trade gives a median of 12 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 7 days.
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