# 6515 - Orthopedic Tools and Instruments

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24426q0320

- Solicitation number: 36C24426Q0320
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 244-Network Contract Office 4 (36C244)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Place of performance: Erie, Pennsylvania
- County: Erie County (FIPS 42049). https://abierto.us/counties/erie-county-pa-42049
- City: Erie. https://abierto.us/cities/erie-pa-4224000
- First posted: February 18, 2026
- Last posted: February 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8662409184d8456db254bff2a1aebe87/view

## Description

The following is a Sources Sought. This is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes, or proposals; however, it reserves the right to do so later. The Erie VA Medical Center, located at 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504, has a requirement for numerous orthopedic tools and instruments. Please review the attached document for all required tools and instruments. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include:

Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address SAM Unique Entity ID CAGE Code Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm’s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES

NO

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES

NO

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES

NO

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES

NO

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES

NO

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES

NO

7. Do you have a GSA/VA FSS schedule for these items? YES

NO

**Schedule Number:**

**Expiration Date:**

Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization’s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address.

**Note:** Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Nathan Lohr via email only.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service-disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in SBA VetCert Registry as follows to be considered: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Process in 38 U.S.C.

8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the “Department” shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States.

For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Nathan Lohr Contract Specialist nathan.lohr@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought are required by no later than Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm (1600) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the products offered and a letter of authorization from an OEM.

## Publications

- February 18, 2026: Sources sought, due February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 8662409184d8456db254bff2a1aebe87. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8662409184d8456db254bff2a1aebe87/view

## Points of contact

- Nathan Lohr, nathan.lohr@va.gov, 4126283595

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