6515--Medtronic Affera Mapping and Ablation System | Brand Name or Equal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q0693
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Michael E. Debakey Vamc Houston TX 77030
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, seeks quotations for a Cardiac Ablation System brand name or equal to the Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System, with quotes due June 8, 2026, and questions due May 29, 2026. This is an unrestricted RFQ issued under FAR subpart 12.202 for commercial products and services.
Place of performance is the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center Cath Lab at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, with delivery FOB destination to the facility's warehouse receiving.
The procurement spans a base year plus two option years and covers ten line items: the Affera Integrated Mapping System, HexaGen RF Generator, HexaFlow Irrigation Pump, HexaPulse PF Generator, system cart, consumables (catheters, tubing sets, extension cables, and patch kits), and a service agreement. The dual-energy platform must be delivered through a single PFA catheter per statement of work requirements. Equal-to products meeting minimum requirements will be evaluated by clinicians trained in cardiology and electrophysiology during technical review.
NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) applies, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. PSC code is 6515. Evaluation is on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with firm-fixed pricing, weighing three technical factors: brand name or equal product with documentation confirming ability to meet minimum requirements, OEM authorization (proof of distributor status or OEM authorization for warranty and service), and standard service agreement (minimum one year, three years preferred). Offers must include pricing for all line items, SAM certifications and representations, and acceptance of terms and conditions. Amendment 0001 (effective May 29, 2026) answers submitted contractor questions; Eugene Jackson, Contract Specialist (eugene.jackson2@va.gov), is the point of contact.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment to RFQ 36C25626Q0693 posted below answering questions due by the deadline of 29 MAY 2026 at 12:00pm.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 (eff. 08/27/2025].
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
The FSC/PSC is 6515.
The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Cardiac Ablation System Brand Name or Equal to the Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System.
All interested companies shall provide quotations in section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. Please see section E.1 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors of the solicitation for additional requirements.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
Cath Lab
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Postal Code:
77030
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
- FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”
- FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.
- Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
- FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [NOV 2023]
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov no later than 12:00P.M. CST on 29 MAY 2026. Please ensure you ask ALL questions.
Quotes are due no later than 08 JUN 2026 at 12:00PM CST and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 (eff. 08/27/2025].
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
The FSC/PSC is 6515.
The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Cardiac Ablation System Brand Name or Equal to the Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System.
All interested companies shall provide quotations in section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. Please see section E.1 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors of the solicitation for additional requirements.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
Cath Lab
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Postal Code:
77030
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
- FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”
- FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.
- Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
- FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [NOV 2023]
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov no later than 12:00P.M. CST on 29 MAY 2026. Please ensure you ask ALL questions.
Quotes are due no later than 08 JUN 2026 at 12:00PM CST and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25626Q0693 0001 Comb Synp Amend_Answers.pdf | ||
| 36C25626Q0693 0001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| 36C25626Q0693.pdf |
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