BARRX HALO GENERATOR
ID: 36C25025Q0298Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/74e5ef70c59a467ca609468d858e4d24/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure a Barrx Halo Generator, a specialized medical device essential for specific procedures at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition from Medtronic, the original equipment manufacturer, due to the unique proprietary HALO radiofrequency ablation technology that the generator employs, which is exclusively compatible with Medtronic's HALO catheters. The total funding for this acquisition is capped at $250,000, and interested vendors are invited to express their capabilities by February 20, 2025, with inquiries directed to the contracting officer, Rachelle Hamer, at rachelle.hamer@va.gov.

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    Rachelle Hamer
    44052630307424
    rachelle.hamer@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0298_1 ISS.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to contract with Medtronic for the procurement of a Barrx Halo Generator, as indicated in a notice of intent to sole source. Under authority FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), the VA has determined that only one supplier can meet the required standards due to the unique qualities of the device, which utilizes proprietary HALO radiofrequency ablation technology. The generator is essential for the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and its exclusive compatibility with Medtronic's HALO catheters, along with verified safety features and clinical effectiveness, justify this sole-source approach. The VA invites other interested parties to express their capabilities by February 20, 2025, to assess if competition is viable. All responses are voluntary and provided without cost to the government. No formal solicitation is available yet, and inquiries should be directed to the contracting officer, Rachelle Hamer, via email. This document highlights the VA's procurement process within the framework of federal supply regulations and underscores the need for specialized medical equipment.
    36C25025Q0298 RFQ.docx
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, with details related to a procurement contract involving laboratory equipment and supplies. The main purpose is to solicit offers from vendors for specific items, notably the Barrx Capital Partnership Promo and Haloflex Energy Generator, under the NAICS code 333413. Key points include the solicitation number (36C25025Q0298), the issue date (February 13, 2025), and the deadline for offers (February 20, 2025). The acquisition is classified as unrestricted, allowing all businesses to participate, but there are highlights for small business qualifications, such as HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned preferences. Invoices are to be submitted electronically to ensure prompt payment, with established terms delineated for acceptance and delivery schedules. Additionally, the document incorporates standard contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), which govern terms and compliance expectations for awarded contracts. This comprehensive solicitation emphasizes the government’s structured approach to ensuring compliance, quality, and efficient procurement processes.
    ssj_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to justify a single-source procurement for Barrx HALO generators, essential for specific medical procedures. The acquisition is being handled by the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The unique characteristics and proprietary nature of the Barrx HALO technology, which includes controlled radiofrequency energy delivery and compatibility with Medtronic's HALO catheters, necessitate sourcing directly from Medtronic, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Various market research efforts revealed no other manufacturers provide comparable systems, confirming Medtronic as the sole viable source. Authorized distributors include veteran-owned businesses, but no other suppliers were identified through comprehensive searches. The Contracting Officer certified the necessity for this single-source purchase as consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), emphasizing accuracy and necessity in providing effective medical solutions within the specified budget of up to $250,000. This procurement demonstrates the VA's commitment to securing specialized technology critical for patient care.
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