SAM #36C26226Q0715

VA San Diego Healthcare System Seeks High Resolution Manometry Catheters and Extended Warranties

This opportunity involves the VA San Diego Healthcare System's market research for advanced esophageal manometry equipment and support services: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, VA San Diego Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - Covidien Sales LLC (Medtronic) is the specified OEM - Brand name or equal products are acceptable; domestic alternatives are encouraged - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) Manoscan ESO Z X1 High Resolution Manometry Catheters - Salient characteristics: electromagnetic compatibility, esophageal manometry capability, built-in analytic features, at least 400 pressure points, 3D sensing - Three (3) one-year extended warranties for the HRM Catheters - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for clinical gastroenterology use and provide advanced analytic and 3D sensing capabilities - All items must be listed on vendor FSS contracts - Responses are for market research only (sources sought), not a formal solicitation - Vendors are encouraged to propose domestically manufactured alternatives - Place of Performance: - VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002

Description

Sources Sought Synopsis Only

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA San Diego Healthcare System, has a need for Manoscan ESO Z Catheter X1. The Manoscan Manometry Catheter will be used to evaluate the motility and function of the gastrointestinal tract and generate detailed pressure maps, particularly in the esophagus.

The requirement is for brand name or equal: Manoscan ESO Z X1 Catheter Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)

Nomenclature: High Resolution Manometry Catheter

MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Covidien Sales LLC (Medtronic)

CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 MANOSCAN ESO Z CATH X1 3 EA 02 HRM CATHETER EXTENDED WARRANTY 1 YEAR 3 EA

REQUIREMENTS: This Gastroenterology department requests the acquisition of High-Resolution Manometry Catheters for the purpose of being available for clinical use in support of patient care. The Salient Characteristics must include:

Must be able to operate properly in an electromagnetic environment Must have capability for conducting esophageal manometry Must have built in capability for analysis, including quantification of manometry parameters such as pressure, pressure velocity, and event duration. Analytic capabilities must include ability to summarize Chicago Classification

Must have at least 400 pressure points for standard size esophageal catheter

Must have 3-dimensional (3D) sensing capability

Participating Healthcare Facilities:

VISN 22 West VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village drive, CA; 92161-0002

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This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Tuesday, May12th 2026, by 10:00 am PST Local Time.

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