Esophageal Catheter

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 seeks procurement and delivery of an esophageal catheter with quotes due August 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time and questions due August 3, 2026. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside.

Place of performance includes delivery and installation at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 182, North Little Rock, AR 72112, with on-site installation at 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72205, within five business days of award. The catheter must meet specific technical specifications: 36 channels with 12 measuring points per sensor (432 total measurement points), 18 impedance channels for bolus transition display from pharynx to esophagus, 4.2 mm diameter, and true circumferential sensors. The contractor must deliver the equipment, provide operation and maintenance manuals in printed and digital formats, coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative, remove shipping debris, and provide on-site operator training after installation. The contractor must furnish a one-year manufacturer's warranty covering all parts, labor, travel, and shipping costs for warranty repairs.

The contract is firm-fixed pricing for a base period of 30 days. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. The NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. VA contracting requirements apply, including liquidated damages of $37.50 per affected individual for data breaches involving sensitive personal information.