6515--NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System kit

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source, NICO Corporation. The procurement is for the NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System.

This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and 41 USC §1901, only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 and the size standard is 1,000 employees.

1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN.

*****all line-items are considered Brand Name or provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research.******

Item Information

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

1

NN-7060

NICO Myriad NOVUS Capital Kit

Includes:

NN-7012 NICO Myriad NOVUS Console

NN-7002 Foot Pedal

NN-7013 NICO Myriad LX Light Source

NN-7005 Nitrogen Line

NN-7006 Power Cord

1 Year Warranty

NICO Preferred Partner Prog

1.00

EA

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2

NN-7044

NICO BrainPath 11mm & 13.5mm Combo Capital Package

1.00

EA

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3

NN-3000

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x50/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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4

NN-3001

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x60/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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5

NN-3002

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x75/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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6

NN-3003

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x50/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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7

NN-3004

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x60/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

__________________

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8

NN-3005

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x75/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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9

NN-3006

BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x95/13GA/Ancillaries/LX

1.00

EA

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10

NN-8007

NICO Myriad Automated Tissue Resection Handpiece (11 gauge diameter x 13cm length)

1.00

EA

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11

NN-8004

NICO Myriad Automated Tissue Resection Handpiece (13 gauge diameter x 13cm length)

1.00

EA

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12

NN-9001

NICO Myriad Canister

1.00

EA

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13

NN-9002

NICO Myriad Specimen Collector with Filter Element

1.00

EA

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GRAND TOTAL

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Salient Characteristics

General:

Please reference the parts list and salient characteristics related for each line-item below. The salient characteristics are essential, significant, and functional to this requirement.

Salient Characteristics for Item No. 1:

NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System This is a patented tool that achieves minimally-disruptive access using the world s first and only trans-sulcal and parafascicular surgical approach.

Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

Compatibility See below

Dimensions N/A as the system consists of multiple hand pieces/sheaths/sleeves and other items

Weight N/A as the system consists of multiple hand pieces/sheaths/sleeves and other items

Industry Standard

Purpose Brain resection

Governing Body or Organization

Complete generic identification

The NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System is a system for brain tumor resection that uses a mechanical cutting device which does not give off minimal heat. It minimizes trauma to the surrounding brain tissue for deep tumors and allows for minimally invasive cases. The Brainpath Approach supports Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) and is part of a standardized systems approach to brain surgery. NICO technologies include:

Automated and non-heat generating tumor removal and hemorrhage evacuation with Myriad

Intra-operative collection and biological preservation of tissue for more comprehensive pathology and molecular analysis, which may enable personalized treatment therapies.

Applicable model/make/catalog number

NN-7060 NICO Myriad Novus Capital Kit

NN-7044 NICO Brain Path 11mm & 13.5 mm Combo capital package

Salient Characteristics for Item No. 2:

Manufacturer Name NICO Corporation

2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS

The address is with FOB Destination shipping:

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

3801 Miranda Ave.

Palo Alto, CA 94304

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses should be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by 5:00 P.M. PST. Friday March 4, 2022. No telephone requests will be accepted.