6515--Fluent System and RF Controller Model | Brand Name Comparative Evaluation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to procure a NovaSure RF Controller Model 10 Endometrial Ablation System and Fluent Fluid Management System for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The solicitation (36C24425Q0235) requires brand name or equal medical equipment to replace obsolete units at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive. The NovaSure RF Controller must meet specific technical specifications, including a 90-second average treatment time and impedance-controlled radiofrequency ablation. The Fluent Fluid Management System has detailed requirements for fluid bag hooks, touchscreen monitor, waste bag system, and precise dimensional specifications. Quotes are due by January 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with a contract award date set for December 31, 2024, and the evaluation will likely focus on meeting the precise technical specifications and brand name equivalency.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement is specifically for surgical and medical instruments classified under PSC category 6515, targeting medical and surgical equipment. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the equipment includes a Fluent Fluid Management System weighing 40 kg with dimensions of 25in x 60in x 25in, indicating a specialized medical technology procurement. The place of performance is the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center-University Drive location, suggesting a localized procurement focused on updating medical equipment for the Veterans Health Administration. Potential vendors must carefully review the detailed technical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the brand name or equal requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.