580-16-1-167-0018 Mammotome Breast Biopsy System - VA256-15-AP-2483

This is a notice of intent of Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX to procure sole source with Mammotome A Division of Devicor Medical Products, Inc., for supplying The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) with a radiographic biopsy collection system for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC).

Introduction:

o The Mammtome system is the only system with a dual vacuum system, touch free breast biopsy collection system which automatically sorts tissue samples for radiographing, variable aperture setting, fluid management, and 200mg core samples.

o Faxitron/Corevision Radiography system is in room Radiography device that allows us to confirm a successful biopsy without leaving the procedure room which helps to eliminate delays waiting for verification of core samples.

o Mammotest Table- which brings optimized access through: angled targeting via polar coordinates, all-angels 360 degree access, target on Scout option, lateral arm option, arm-through-hole technique.

*******Any equal item quoted must conform to the capabilities listed above.******

STATEMENT OF WORK/DESCRIPTION OF WORK



GENERAL INTENTION



Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, and calibration to provide Mammotome Biopsy System to the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston TX 77024. The Contractor shall provide all necessary training to the designated VA employees on how to use the product after the delivery and setup are complete. The contract price shall be firm-fixed, all-inclusive not limited to specified products/equipment, installation, setup/configuration, and training on how to use the installed products/equipment. All equipment shall be brand new; no refurbished or used equipment is acceptable.



CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS



1. MEDVAMC would like to acquire a Mammotome Biopsy system for the new Breast Care Program with the following specifications:



Mammotome Biopsy system

o A dual vacuum system

o Touch free breast biopsy collection system

o 360 degree needle rotation

o Needs to be compatible with multiple imaging modalities

o Faxitron/corevision radiography system

o Mammotest table



2. End User Instruction and Training. Contractor shall provide on-site training to designated VA employees on how to use all the aforementioned system. Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for the schedule of this training. Training shall consist of proper use of the system, management of the system and maintenance of equipment.



3. Service. Contractor will provide one year or service for the equipment. Service contract will also include option years for this service to be extended for up to four (4) additional years. Service will meet the following minimum requirements:



a. 24 hour phone support Monday through Friday excluding government holidays.



4. User's Operating and Maintenance Manual. Contractor shall provide a complete set of User's Operating and Maintenance Manual at no charge to the Government.



5. Delivery Schedule. Contractor shall finish all works of installation, configuration, and setup within 30 days after receiving Notice to proceed from the Contracting Officer.



MammotomeTM Biopsy system 1 EA

" A dual vacuum needle system

" 360 degree needle rotation

" MammotestTM Biopsy Table with 4-way floating tabletop enabling 360o needle access to the breast

" Mammographic x-ray tube with 0.1/0.3 mm focal spots and molybdenum anode Oversized table top (71cm x 188cm)

" Two procedural lamps

" Automatic breast compression with footswitch

" Small biopsy compression paddles

" 5 x 5 cm aperture

" Probe Guide Holder - frontal and lateral

" Universal localization needle holder for wire localization systems

" Scatter Phantom

" Target Verification Phantom

" Dedicated high frequency generator

" Transparent operator shield

" Probe Guide Holder, frontal



ELITE CAMERA CCD Camera/Image Receptor 1EA

" Cesium Iodide scintillating material

" Fiber optically coupled 1024 x 1024 pixel CCD

" 50 mm x 50 mm imaging area (48mm pixels)

" 12 bit analog-to-digital converter (4096 shades of gray)

" Needle placement accuracy: ± 1mm



WORKSTATION Minimum 2.4 GHz Pentium P4 Computer

" Minimum 80 GB HD

" High Luminance flat panel gray-scale monitor





MammotomeTM Revolve Biopsy System 1 EA



FAXITRONTM - CORE VISION 2 EA

The intended contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award.

The delivery address is as follows:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 77030-4298



Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1) - The Mammotome image guided breast biopsy system is the only unit on the market that is directly compatible with our existing Mammography unit. The system plugs into and communicates with the mammography equipment to pinpoint breast tissue that needs to be biopsied.

The Government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - access to proprietary information. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Thursday, February 18, 2016, NOON Central Time (CT). Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Paul Filhiol at paul.filhiol@va.gov. Ensure the following title is within the subject line of the email: "VA256-16-Q-0120: MEDVAMC Breast Biopsy System".

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.