Manoscan ESO z cath

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for the Manoscan ESO Z Catheter. The notice pertains to a high-resolution esophageal catheter that enables physicians to conduct comprehensive assessments of bolus movement and physiological mapping of esophageal motor function. Covidien Sales LLC (doing business as Medtronic) is the intended sole-source contractor for this medical device procurement. The contract is categorized under the Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing NAICS code and the Medical and Surgical Instruments PSC category. The procurement involves a specialized medical instrument with advanced diagnostic capabilities, utilizing 36 channels and 432 points of measurement to create detailed pressure imaging.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capabilities statement by June 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent services. Participation requires mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and the VA retains full discretion to determine the final competitive approach. The contract will have a twelve-month performance period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a firm-fixed-price structure. If no viable alternative responses are received, the VA will proceed with negotiating exclusively with Covidien Sales LLC. Potential respondents should carefully review the detailed requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive evidence of their capabilities in manufacturing and supplying advanced medical diagnostic equipment. The ultimate goal is to secure a high-quality esophageal catheter that meets the VA's specific medical diagnostic needs.