NX EQ surgical tissue management system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick seeks nationwide supply of the Olympus ESG-410 Surgical Tissue Management System or equal products for use across Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, with proposals due October 21 at 4:00 PM EST following Amendment 0003. The procurement carries no set-aside and is unrestricted.

Place of performance is Frederick, Maryland (contracting office) with deliveries FOB Destination to various VHA locations nationwide. The solicitation covers 138 contract line items encompassing the main surgical energy platform, footswitches, power cables, carts, and single-use and reusable electrodes, accessories, and consumables. All products must be FDA-cleared and provide multiple energy modalities—ultrasonic, bipolar, monopolar, and plasma—with contact quality monitoring for neutral electrode detection, wireless and wired footswitch options, specified minimum output power levels, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor.

The contract structure is a 60-month ordering period consisting of a 12-month base year and four 12-month option periods with no guaranteed volume or funding obligated under the basic contract. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis with a 3% Service Level Agreement fee embedded in all prices. Vendors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller with OEM authorization documentation. Questions due September 18 were extended; no questions are accepted after Amendment 0003 issued October 8. Contractors must submit monthly and quarterly sales reports, comply with electronic invoice requirements through the VA Financial Services Center, and provide training, installation, maintenance, and support services as specified. Past performance references (Attachment F) are required. NAICS code is 339112; PSC is 6515. The contract specialist is Lisa Thompson at Lisa.thompson10@va.gov or 720-793-5907.