Valvegate

Added: Aug 29, 2016 12:03 pm INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

FAR 13.106(B)

This is a notice of intent of The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 to negotiate sole source with Vitalitec for supplying The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland Ohio, Medical Service for Minimally Invasive Cardiac/Valve Surgery Instrumentation.



MODEL # DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER

23-34118 MICS SHOVEL RETRACTOR-LARGE BLADE GEISTER

23-38034 MICS SHOVEL RETRACTOR-SMALL BLADE GEISTER

29-1396E2M ValveGate Mini-Thoracotomy Retractor with hinged arms, 2x2 tubular blades 40 mm x 50 mm and 40 mm x 70 mm. Blades are Fenestrated. Retractor has tunable crossbar (Detachable) for accessories GEISTER

34-7475 ValveGate™ Suture Catcher fine, 1.8 mm GEISTER

34-7485 ValveGate™ Nerve Hook GEISTER

34-7499B ValveGate flushing adapter, w/snap holder GEISTER

34-7800 ValveGate Needle Holder Straight w/catch TC 5mm shaft diameter, Standard working length 25cm GEISTER

34-7800S ValveGate needle holder str w/catach TC, 17 cm, 5 mm shaft diameter

GEISTER

Background

The Government will be using these SPECIALIZED MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL AND AORTIC VALVE INSTRUMENTS FOR A NEW PROGRAM STARTING AT THE MEDICAL CENTER.

Valve Gate Pro line of instrumentation is completely made from surgical stainless steel without any plastic or Aluminum components. The adjustable jaw and handle open per user's preference with promotes less fatigue. The scissors within the set are designed to cut through the hardest calcified tissues while the needle holders firmly grasp and drive even the largest needles. These instruments promote ergonomics by allowing precise anastomosis suturing by finger turning and not by wrist bending. Instruments have a solid construction and have optimized surfaces for maximum durability, wear, and corrosion resistance. Each instrument is color coded for easier identification. Instruments have flush port through the entire instrument so that it can be properly cleaned in accordance with VHA Directive 1116 and National Program Office for Sterile Processing (NPOSP) requirements.

The Government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106(b) - access to proprietary information. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Friday September 2, 2016 at 3PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Christopher Callihan at christopher.callihan@va.gov.