50-C0027-25-EM046_DOC078.pdf.PDF

The document is a Proposed Sole Source Purchase Form from the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) submitted on April 3, 2025, targeting the procurement of Medtronic's Endoflip 300 Impedance Planimetry System. The procurement specifically seeks disposable catheters (models EF-322N and EF-325N) for esophageal diagnostic and surgical procedures, with a one-year contract term targeting a May 4, 2025 procurement date. The medical devices will enable real-time measurements of esophageal pressure and dimensions during endoscopic evaluations, with the ability to measure esophageal diameter at 16 points and display lower esophageal sphincter distensibility and contractility patterns.

The proposed procurement is a sole source acquisition with an estimated annual spend of $113,000, exclusively sourced from Covidien Sales LLC (Medtronic). No competitive bidding process is planned, and no incumbent vendors are referenced beyond Medtronic. The procurement is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and appears designed to integrate directly with the hospital's existing diagnostic infrastructure. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and the justification for sole sourcing centers on the unique technological capabilities of the Endoflip system that cannot be obtained from alternative vendors.