6515--Microwave Tissue Ablation System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a Microwave Tissue Ablation System for the Loma Linda VA Medical Center. The procurement includes a Solero Generator with MTA Cart, three different sized MW applicators (14cm, 19cm, 29cm), and a three-year extended service agreement. Vendors must be authorized distributors providing new equipment and must meet strict requirements including on-site delivery verification, installation coordination with the Imaging Department, and clinical application training. Quotes are due by January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with preliminary questions accepted until January 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with all supplies covered under manufacturer warranty, and the evaluation will likely focus on vendor qualifications, equipment specifications, and compliance with technical requirements.

The solicitation is specifically designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 339112, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is located at 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357, with precise delivery and installation requirements at the VA Medical Center. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a single comprehensive medical system with associated services. Vendors must provide brand new equipment, explicitly prohibiting remanufactured or "gray market" supplies. The contract includes critical elements such as clinical application training and a three-year extended service agreement, indicating a comprehensive and long-term procurement strategy focused on delivering high-quality medical technology to the VA healthcare system.