6515--epimed cryo therapy system for PMR

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667, intends to award a sole source agreement/contract to Epimed International Inc. for all the Richmond VA Medical Center

This contract action is for the Pain Blocker can be used for Podiatry procedures such as Morton s Neuroma and Plantar Fasciitis, as well as Interventional Radiology procedures, keeping the patients under the same roof. Cryoanalgesia creates opportunities for patient procedure algorithm and brings something different to the table, in addition to RFA procedures. These machines require specialized training and using another type of machine will generate more unnecessary cost, for which the Government intends to solicit from only one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement by submitting such information by 1:00 P.M., EST. on 31 March 2022. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement.

If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). An authorized dealer/distributor letter must be submitted with supporting evidence.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be used to determine acquisition strategy. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to ellen.fisher1@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.