6515--Equipment, MANOSCAN ESO - Endoscopy, Ann Arbor

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking to procure two ManoScan ESO Z Catheters and a one-year extended warranty for the GI Endoscopy Service at the Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This is a brand name only acquisition specifically for Medtronic's ManoScan system, which is critical for diagnosing swallowing disorders. The solicitation (36C25025Q0603) was issued on May 22, 2025, with quotes due by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm EDT. The procurement is driven by the urgent need to replace existing catheters that have exceeded their warranty period, with one unit currently inoperable and another nearing end of life. The specific requirements include 2 x ManoScan ESO Z Catheters (Local Stock Number 3890) and a 1-year HRM Catheter Extended Warranty (Local Stock Number 80372).

The solicitation does not have a specific small business set-aside, and it falls under the NAICS category 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The procurement is focused on maintaining the continuity of medical procedures by replacing critical endoscopy equipment with a system that offers unique patient comfort and infection control features. The catheters must integrate with existing VA workstation equipment, and the procurement is specifically tailored to the Medtronic ManoScan system. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the acquisition appears to be a targeted replacement of essential medical diagnostic equipment. The place of performance is the Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and the contract aims to ensure uninterrupted medical service capabilities for the GI Endoscopy Service.