Intent to Sole Source Neural Interface Stimulation & Recording Systems
The VISN 10 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical, Cleveland, Ohio intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Ripple, LLC. This is for the acquisition of one (1) Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels for use in the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Research Department. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334510. The Government believes that Ripple, LLC. is the only manufacturer that can satisfy the requirements of the agency. Therefore, the Government intends to proceed with a sole source for the required equipment. This procurement is for one (1) Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2. To the best of our knowledge, Ripple, LLC. is the only source that can provide the equipment listed below. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within five (5) business days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer via email at cistopher.callihan@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, on or before COB August 23, 2019, the VA will proceed with the sole source award to Ripple, LLC. for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The Research Department at LSVAMC is involved in research requiring portable stimulation/recording system that can be used as a take home system for electrical stimulation tough extraneural electrodes and EMG recording. The equipment must be compatible with the electrodes currently implanted in upper extremity amputee subjects. The equipment should be programmable to run custom code. Will be able to process EMG recordings from the muscles and deliver stimulation tough the extraneural electrodes to the nerves in the upper arm. The equipment will be programmed to run custom code and interface with the current HAPTIX setup and implants. - R02000 Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels. This is a new requirement for a new firm fixed priced purchase order. The one (1) Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels for Research Department at LSVAMC. Item # Manufacturer/Description/Part/Model Number* Qty R02000 Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels 1 THIS SYNOPSIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS. 36C25019Q1284 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
8/16/19, 2:06 PM Neural Interface Stimulation/Recording Systems
This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct Market Research to determine an acquisition strategy for the acquisition of a portable stimulation/recording system. VAMC Cleveland is requesting the R02000 Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels. The Research Department at LSVAMC is involved in research requiring portable stimulation/recording system that can be used as a take home system for electrical stimulation tough extraneural electrodes and EMG recording. The equipment must be compatible with the electrodes currently implanted in upper extremity amputee subjects. The equipment should be programmable to run custom code. Will be able to process EMG recordings from the muscles and deliver stimulation tough the extraneural electrodes to the nerves in the upper arm. The equipment will be programmed to run custom code and interface with the current HAPTIX setup and implants. This requirement is to provide an additional stimulation/recording system to be used in conjunction with implanted leads in upper extremity amputee subjects. The equipment includes; 2 Each Ripple Manufacturer Part Number-R02000, Grapevine Nomad Processor - 512 Channels The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is conducting market research to determine if there are a sufficient number of Small Businesses capable of performing the requirements to warrant a set-aside. The proposed solicitation will be to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and transportation required to provide portable stimulation/recording system to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Contractor shall also comply with any other federal, state, and local laws applicable to the industry. Potential sources shall demonstrate experience and knowledge of requirement and capability to provide such commodities. Potential sources should submit: business name and address; point of contact; business size, and any applicable business socio-economic category; capability statement; provide information for recent and relevant projects similar in nature; Recommended alternative product Manufacturer and Part Number; IFUs (Instructions for Use) for alternative recommended products; Literature detailing the specification of any alternative recommended product; DUNS number; contract number if applicable; brochure of equipment. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334510 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Cistopher A. Callihan at cistopher.callihan@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. 36C25019Q1284 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
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