6515--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE ALIYA ELECTRODE (5 PACK)
ID: 36C24625Q0267Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

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Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e0b8b8a9f90948149d3d582ef4bcec4b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source contract to Galvanize Therapeutics Inc. for the procurement of Aliya Electrodes (5 Pack) to be delivered to the Asheville VA Medical Center. This procurement is essential for the Aliya Pulsed Electric Field System, which is utilized for non-thermal surgical ablation of soft tissue, including solid tumors, and is the only FDA-approved system for such procedures. The electrodes are proprietary and must be compatible with the existing Aliya System, necessitating direct purchase from the manufacturer due to the absence of authorized distributors. Interested parties may express their interest or capability to fulfill the requirement, but this is not a request for competitive quotations. All inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Kenneca Crump at Kenneca.Crump@va.gov, with no competitive bidding anticipated for this contract action.

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    Kenneca CrumpContract Specialist
    (757) 728-7217
    Kenneca.Crump@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source contract to Galvanize Therapeutics Inc. for the delivery of Aliya Electrodes (5 Pack) to the Asheville VA Medical Center. This firm-fixed-price contract is justified under FAR 8.405.6, allowing procurement from a single source when deemed necessary. The electrodes are essential for the Aliya System, already in use at the facility. Interested parties may express their interest or capability to fulfill the requirement but should note this is not a request for competitive quotations. All inquiries must be directed to the Contract Specialist, Kenneca Crump, via email. The associated NAICS code is 334510, and this contract action does not involve Recovery Act Funds. This notice serves primarily as an advisory for competitive sourcing considerations and indicates the government's discretion regarding contract competition.
    P03 Single Source Justification-Aliya.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure additional electrodes for the Aliya Pulsed Electric Field System used at the Asheville VA Medical Center. This system is specifically designed for the non-thermal surgical ablation of soft tissue, including solid tumors. The justification for a single-source procurement is based on the unique characteristics of the Aliya System, which is the only FDA-approved non-thermal ablation system for all soft tissue procedures. The procurement is warranted as the electrodes must be compatible with the existing system and can only be purchased directly from the manufacturer, Galvanize Therapeutics INC, due to the proprietary nature of the items and lack of authorized distributors. A sole source letter from the manufacturer supports this justification. The Contracting Officer has certified that this purchase aligns with federal acquisition regulations. Overall, this document outlines the need for specialized medical equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care in surgical procedures at the VA facility.
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