NX EQ Microwave Therapy Systems: Tissue Ablation
ID: 36C10G25Q0064Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ecd6b582c884cb9930497d7d05b5b25/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified suppliers for Microwave Tissue Ablation Systems, specifically the Ethicon NEUWAVE® brand or equivalent. This procurement aims to support the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) requirement for non-expendable medical equipment, which is crucial for effective tissue ablation in healthcare settings. Interested vendors are invited to submit their qualifications, service plans, and technical literature demonstrating compliance with the necessary specifications, with responses due by April 9, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Trevor Mason at Trevor.Mason@va.gov or Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Trevor Mason
Trevor.Mason@va.gov
Sara Vickroy
Sara.Vickroy@va.gov
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S02 Sources Sought RFI NX EQ Microwave Therapy Systems.pdf
Mar 12, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for commercial market research to find qualified suppliers of Microwave Tissue Ablation Systems, specifically the Ethicon NEUWAVE® brand or equivalent. This initiative aims to support the Veterans Health Administration's needs for non-expendable medical equipment on a national scale. The procurement encompasses a requirements contract with firm-fixed price orders, initially set for a 12-month period with four optional extensions. Interested vendors must provide equipment to VA facilities and demonstrate compliance with specific salient characteristics essential for effective tissue ablation, including high-quality treatment capabilities and FDA approval. Submissions must detail vendor qualifications, service plans, and technical literature supporting compliance with the stated requirements. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation for bids but serves purely for planning purposes, with the potential to issue a future solicitation based on received input. The deadline for responses is April 9, 2025, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply and technical support for the equipment presented. This effort reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through advanced medical technology.
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