6515-- Ultrasound Therapy Systems Tissue Ablation (VA-27-00010132)

Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2) as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capability and resources to meet the Veterans Health Administration s (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program requirement for Ultrasound Therapy Systems: Tissue Ablation.

The EPO in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to supply brand name, brand-name-or-equal, or sole-source specification for Ultrasound Therapy Systems: Tissue Ablation and associated equipment on an agency-wide basis. VA intends to award a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver the required products to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 and the associated size standard is 1,250 Employees.

The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that an offeror be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award. All respondents should have the appropriate NAICS code reflected in SAM. SDVOSB/VOSB respondents should maintain current certification in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification program, as applicable.

Submissions for this sources sought shall be submitted by email no later than September 30, 2026, at 9:00 am ET to: Michael.Andrews6@va.gov.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time.

SCOPE OF WORK

Ultrasonic Aspirators are surgical devices designed to fragment and remove soft tissue, bone, and tumors from various parts of the body. They are used during procedures in which surgical blades or blunt dissection instruments might damage surrounding healthy tissue or for cases in which a surgical laser would eradicate a lesion, leaving no specimen for pathological evaluation. Ultrasonic aspirators utilize mechanical vibration at ultrasonic frequencies for tissue removal while also providing suction and/or irrigation to the surgical site.

The following Contract Line Items (CLINs) are being considered:

Contract Line Items

Manufacturer

Part Number

Description

0001

Integra LifeSciences

C7411S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT MICROTIP (5-PACK)

0002

Integra LifeSciences

C7412S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz STANDARD TIP (5-PACK)

0003

Integra LifeSciences

C7414S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CURVED EXT STD TIP (5-PACK)

0004

Integra LifeSciences

C7415S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT PLUS MICROTIP (5-PACK)

0005

Integra LifeSciences

C7417S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT SHEARTIP (5-PACK)

0006

Integra LifeSciences

C7136

CUSA Clarity 36kHz Sterilization Tray

0007

Integra LifeSciences

C7602

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz TORQUE WRENCH (5-PACK)

0008

Integra LifeSciences

C7300

CUSA CLARITY QUICK CONNECT TUBING SET (5-PACK)

0009

Integra LifeSciences

C7005

CUSA Clarity Contamination Guard

0010

Integra LifeSciences

C7550

CUSA Clarity Specimen Trap

0011

Integra LifeSciences

C7123

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Sterilization Tray

0012

Integra LifeSciences

C7623

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Sterilizable Torque Base EACH1

0013

Integra LifeSciences

C7601

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Torque Wrench (5-Pack)

0014

Integra LifeSciences

C7502

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Handpiece Cleaning Brush

0015

Integra LifeSciences

C7523

CUSA CLARITY 23kHz CEM NOSECONE (5 PACK)

0016

Integra LifeSciences

C7401S

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Standard Tip (5-pack)

0017

Integra LifeSciences

C7405S

CUSA Clarity 23kHz MacroTip (5-Pack)

0018

Integra LifeSciences

C7418S

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Tough Tissue Tip (5-pack)

0019

Integra LifeSciences

C7420S

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Bone Tip (5-pack)

0020

Integra LifeSciences

C7002

CUSA Clarity Footswitch

0021

Integra LifeSciences

C7421S

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Single-Sided Bone Tip (5-Pack)

0022

Integra LifeSciences

C7404LS

Clarity 23kHz Extended Laparoscopic Tip, 5-Pack

0023

Integra LifeSciences

C7636

CUSA Clarity 36kHz Sterilizable Torque Base EACH1

0024

Integra LifeSciences

C7523X

CUSA Clarity 23kHz Expanded CEM Nosecone - 5 Pack

0025

Integra LifeSciences

C7411S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT MICROTIP (5-PACK)

0026

Integra LifeSciences

C7412S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz STANDARD TIP (5-PACK)

0027

Integra LifeSciences

C7414S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CURVED EXT STD TIP (5-PACK)

0028

Integra LifeSciences

C7415S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT PLUS MICROTIP (5-PACK)

0029

Integra LifeSciences

C7417S

CUSA CLARITY 36kHz CRV EXT SHEARTIP (5-PACK)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Cusa Clarity Ultrasonic Aspirator System, Ultrasound Therapy Systems: Tissue Ablation or equal commodities that meet the salient characteristics below. Vendors may provide any product solution or configuration that meets the requirement. For each offered product, the response should include descriptive literature demonstrating how the product meets or exceeds each salient characteristic.

The following salient characteristics apply to the products identified below unless otherwise noted in the Product Description:

CLIN s 0001 apply to the following SC s: SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6

CLIN s 0003-CLIN s 0029 apply to the following SC: SC7

SC #

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Apply to CLIN #

METHOD OF EVALUATION

1

Console includes a visual display that provides real-time feedback on ultrasonic power/amplitude, irrigation rate, and aspiration level, with numerical or graphical indicators.

0001

Literature Review

2

Provides combined ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification, irrigation, and aspiration functions for soft and hard (including bone) tissue.

0001

Literature Review

3

Allows selective dissection of target tissue while preserving vessels, ducts, and other delicate structures

0001

Literature Review

4

Allows selective dissection of target tissue while preserving vessels, ducts, and other delicate structures

0001

Literature Review

5

System supports at least two ultrasonic handpieces with distinct operating frequencies (e.g., one high-frequency for fine, selective work and one lower-frequency/high-amplitude for efficient debulking of tougher tissue).

0001

Literature Review

6

System provides continuous irrigation from standard sterile saline or lactated Ringer s bags to the distal tip of the handpiece and aspiration of irrigation fluid, fragmented tissue, and debris to standard canisters via vacuum tubing.

0001

Literature Review

7

Reusable handpieces and components are compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes, including pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles with manufacturer-specified dry times (e.g., 40 minute dry cycle)

0003-0029

Literature Review

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

If Yes:

What does the plan cover?

Does the plan cover software updates only?

Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?

Does the plan cover both software and parts?

Vendor is requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

Full name and address of company

UEI / CAGE Code / SAM registration information

Business Size

Manufacturer or Distributor

If distributor, provide full name, business size, and address of manufacturer.

Country of Origin designation for all products

Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale

Technical literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met

Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Authorized Distributor Letter certified by OEM with a current date.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought are highly encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement.