SAM #36C25026Q0773

Sole Source Notice: Animal Telemetry Probes for VA Ann Arbor Research Lab

This notice announces the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's intent to award a sole source contract for animal telemetry devices. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 10 - Sole source vendor: Harvard Bioscience, Inc. dba Data Sciences International (DSI/HBIO) - Product: Six (6) implantable telemetry probes (cat # HD-S11-F0) - Functions: Pressure, Biopotential, Temperature & Activity monitoring - Specifications: Catheter length 8 cm with 6 mm tip; Biopotential lead length 30 cm; includes suture rib - Compatibility: Probes must work with the VA's existing proprietary DSI telemetry system - Justification: Only DSI/HBIO is authorized to sell compatible probes in the US; no other sources can meet the requirement - Contract type: Firm fixed price - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No service line items or additional products requested - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source justification, but similar manufacturers may monitor for future requirements

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, NCO 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of RFO 12.102, Soliciting from a single source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 334516. The vendor will be Harvard Bioscience, Inc. dba Data Sciences International (SB OEM), 119-14th Street NW, St. Paul, MN 55112.

Description of requirements: The VA Ann Arbor Research Department needs 6 Each of Pressure, Biopotential, Temperature & Activity, Months Catheter Length: 8 cm with 6 mm tip, Biopotential Lead Length: 30 cm included suture rib, cat # HD-S11-F0 Implant.

The VA Research Lab owns a small animal telemetry system from DSI that is required to receive and record the telemetry signals from the implantable probes (HD-S11-F0) requested here. This system includes all the hardware (receiving pads, signal interface, cables, ambient pressure reference) and software (Ponemah system). This system can be used to record telemetry data from a variety of implantable probes, including those needed for the funded studies. Given the cost of the system, it would be prohibitively expensive to purchase a new similar system from another company. For this reason, it is necessary to purchase the telemetry probes from DSI so that they can be used with their proprietary system currently in use. DSI/HBIO is the sole manufacturer of all DSI technology. DSI/HBIO is the only company in the United States authorized to sell these products.

A firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Kellie Konopinski Contracting Officer (734) 222-4330 Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov

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