Stryker System 9 Surgical Tools

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15, has issued solicitation 36C25526Q0292 for the procurement of Stryker System 9, TPX, and Core 2 surgical power equipment. This brand-name-only requirement is intended to replace obsolete System 6 and System 8 tools at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division, to support orthopedic, cardiothoracic, and ENT surgical operations. The procurement includes a variety of handpieces, batteries, chargers, and accessories. All items must be new, meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and be delivered in manufacturer-sealed packaging with full OEM warranties. Specific technical requirements include an IPX9 rating for handpiece submersibility and compatibility with automated-washer, steam, and Sterrad sterilization processes. This is a firm-fixed-price, FOB destination contract designated as a HUBZone small business set-aside. Because it is a brand-name procurement, offerors must be authorized distributors and are required to submit an authorized distributor letter from the OEM with their quote. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability and past performance from the last three years, noting that these factors are significantly more important than price alone. Proposals must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT to the contracting office in Leavenworth, KS. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including Buy American requirements and strict compliance standards regarding security, information integrity, and labor practices.