6515--CT Medistim L15 Probes

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Solicitation number
36C25626Q0972
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Responses due
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About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 16 issued a Notice of Intent to sole source Medistim L15 Imaging Probes to Medistim USA, Inc., with a written response deadline of July 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and an anticipated contract award date of July 31, 2026. This is a firm-fixed-price sole source procurement justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 based on market research determining that these high-frequency ultrasound imaging probes are available only from the original source without unacceptable delay or cost duplication.

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center requires six Medistim L15 High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging Probes (PN FL10015) for the Cardiothoracic Section. These probes are uniquely approved for direct contact with cardiac tissue and central circulation systems and reduce risk of early graft failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, and recurrent angina. Delivery is due to 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030. The procurement is classified under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a large business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Interested parties may submit written responses to Frank Sanders (frank.sanders1@va.gov) at 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77056-5643. Prospective contractors must provide evidence of OEM authorization through authorization letters on OEM letterhead or other valid proof of capability to maintain, service, and provide software updates and warranty support. All respondents must be registered in SAM. The Government reserves discretion to conduct a competitive solicitation based on responses received.

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 16, Houston, Texas 77030, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of Medistim L15 Imaging Probes for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center with MEDISTIM USA, INC., in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized, are only available from the original source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an anticipated date of 31 July 2026 to Medistim USA, Inc., 14000 25TH AVE N STE 108, Minneapolis, Minnesota, CAGE: 4K1S2. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112 with a large business size standard of 1,000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the date/time indicated below. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Responses to this notice shall include evidence that the respondent is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the medical equipment and system, as verified by an authorization letter from the OEM on OEM letterhead or other document of valid proof for maintenance and service of mail systems equipment and access to software, updates and warranty from the OEM.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C25626Q0972 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Frank Sanders via e-mail at frank.sanders1@va.gov NO LATER THAN July 2, 2026, at 15:00PM Central Standard Time. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.

See attached document: SOW DRAFT - Medistim L15 Probes_Redacted.

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