Sir - Sphere

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 16, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought and Request for Information notice, solicitation number 36C25627Q0079, to support the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The requirement involves two distinct medical needs: the purchase of a De Mayo Adapt2Fit Modular Knee Positioner for the Orthopedic section to improve patient safety and stabilization during lower-extremity surgeries, and the acquisition of Y-90 resin microspheres (SIR-Spheres) and associated delivery components for intra-arterial radiation therapy of liver tumors within the Interventional Radiology Department. The intended structure for the SIR-Spheres requirement is a base year plus four option year agreement with Sirtex Medical. Potential vendors must be authorized distributors to avoid grey market items and are requested to provide estimated market research pricing, business size, and socioeconomic status. Deliverables are generally expected within six months of a task order, with work performed during standard clinical hours. The contract includes a requirement for a 12-month full warranty from the date of acceptance, which is contingent upon a successful Government Acceptance Test witnessed by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Invoicing is to be handled in arrears through the VA Financial Service Center in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and FAR 52.212-4. Responses to this information request are due by October 26, 2026.