6515--PTEye Basic Bundle and Fiber Optic Probe

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, is seeking to procure a Medtronic PTEye Basic Bundle and Fiber Optic Probe through a brand-name only acquisition. This specialized medical equipment is a near-infrared autofluorescence detection system designed to help surgeons identify parathyroid tissue during thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, potentially reducing surgical errors and preventing complications like permanent hypoparathyroidism in veteran patients. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The actual Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be posted on Sam.gov on June 18, 2025, with quotes due by June 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and maintain current representations and certifications.

This procurement is designated as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring participating companies to be certified and verified by the Small Business Administration. Medtronic is identified as the sole manufacturer of this first-of-its-kind dye-free parathyroid detection system, with the contracting activity having identified four authorized SDVOSB distributors through market research. The acquisition involves one complete PTEye system including console, footpedal, power supply, power cord, and fiber optic probe, with delivery required within 30 days of order placement. The estimated procurement value is above the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The equipment will include the manufacturer's standard warranty and training support as part of the delivery requirements.