Neuro Micro Instruments

Background
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking to replace aging Scanlan® micro neurosurgery instruments and increase instrument capacity to support brain tumor resections and complex spine procedures requiring micro-anatomy dissection. The current instruments, exclusively manufactured by GEM Synovis, have been in use for 15 years and are now in need of replacement to ensure optimal performance.

Work Details
The procurement includes the purchase and delivery of specific items required to assemble complete and functionally standardized microsurgery sets. The items include:
- SCANLAN® Gerald Forceps, flat handle, 1, Qty: 6, Part Number: 4004-77 mm cross-serrated tips, 7-3/4" / 19.5 cm
- SCANLAN® Micro Forceps, flat handle, 1, Qty: 3, Part Number: 3003-832 bayonet-style, straight 0.7 mm 1x2 fine
- SCANLAN® Tumor Grasping Forceps, flat handle, Qty: 3, Part Number: 3003-823 bayonet-style, f3 mm
- SCANLAN® V.I.P.™ Metal Sterilization Tray, aluminum with Scan-Guard™ silicone inserts in base, Qty: 3, Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 1-1/2" (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.8 cm), Instrument capacity: 8-10
- SCANLAN® Endoscopic Chitwood Knot Tier/Pusher (5mm) 30 degree angled down, Qty: 3, Part Number: 9009-380 for suture or smaller, Length: 11-3/4" / 30 cm
- SCANLAN® Micro Scissors, flat handle, Qty: 3 each of two types - bayonet-style straight (Part Number: 3788-01) and bayonet-style curved up (Part Number: 3788-05), Lengths: 8-1/4" / 21 cm and 8-3/4" / 22 cm respectively
- SCANLAN® Micro Needle Holder, round handle without ratchet, Qty: 3, Part Number: 3789-13 DIAMOND DUST™ jaws, Length: 9" / 23 cm.

Place of Performance
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston TX 77030 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Instruments must be compatible with existing Scanlan® micro neurosurgery sets at MEDVAMC to preserve standardized technique and surgeon familiarity. Design characteristics such as micro tip dimensions and configurations must match current instruments for precision and ergonomics. All instruments must meet VA sterilization standards suitable for routine reprocessing in the facility’s central sterile processing environment. Items must be new and delivered in manufacturer’s original packaging with identification and instructions for use.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history with Scanlan International, including contract 36C24926P0184 (replacement of Scanlan OR instruments—forceps and micro scissors with accessories) valued at $61,950 and contract 36C24225P0982 (Scanlan forceps) valued at $37,200. The current requirement to replace aging Scanlan® micro neurosurgery instruments (including micro forceps and micro scissors) and maintain compatibility with existing Scanlan micro sets aligns with these prior instrument replacement efforts, suggesting continuity in the same type of surgical instrument procurement.