ABQ, ENDOFLIP System
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Please advise if you carry this product or a suitable or equal . Also include company socio/Economic status and size. If you have any questions or concerns in reference to the Parts Listing please provide as well. EMAIL INFORMATION TO: James.Vercoe@VA.GOV
ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in June 2019. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by June 2019. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively.
Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if any; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is a authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) any other pertinent company documentation.
The response date to this Sources Sought notice is May 28 2019 at 12:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via james.vercoe@va.gov.
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This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor Or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that
OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer warranty. The quote MUST include evidence of authorized distributor status for the manufacturer being quoted.
Technical Requirements: Suggested Equipment
Procurement of one each of Manometric device for the GI service is necessary to meet patient safety and clinical requirements. EndoFLIP System involves a type of manometric device that is used in conjunction with an upper GI endoscopy (EGD) when no cancer is identified. This is the standard of care and is the current technology used in a gastroenterology practice in coordination with an EGD for patients without cancer and is also the most effective way of managing diagnostic identification for the reason dysphagia is occurring without indication of cancer. EndoFLIP System involves a type of manometric device that can be used to immediately gain most of the information required and perform dilation, if needed. It reduces patient visit times; manpower hours of scheduling, nurse attendance, physician attendance for interpretation and report issuance. This device is also useful in diagnosing Eosinophil Esophagitis. The minimally invasive procedure uses a catheter adapted with electrodes attached with a volume controlled ionic solution filled balloon to measure pressure of the esophagus. The catheter is passed trans orally into the stomach. The system software calculates the distensibility index (the ration of the cross-sectional are to the pressure) and provides an image. If required, therapeutic pneumatic dilation may be provided during the procedure. Data is reviewed after the procedure. The data is then written over by the next patient s information.
This equipment must be able to be used to help diagnose and guide management of conditions such as:
Achalasia
Difficulty swallowing
Functional chest pain
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Must measure pressure and dimensions in the esophagus, pylorus, and anal sphincters.
Must use voltages to estimate and display the diameter at up to 16 points along the measurement area and must create a real time geometric image of the area.
Must estimate the size of a stoma produced by a gastric band.B For use as an adjunct to a bougie for measuring the size of a gastric sleeve created during bariatric surgery, where it is suitable for diameter measurements for 22 to 60Fr sleeves
Must have High-resolution touchscreen as the primary user interface.
Must have a syringe door and lock hold the syringe in position, allowing the system to detect that a syringe is installed.
Must have a backlight that shows syringe contents and plunger position in low-light conditions.
Must have Air inlet filter that draws air into the system and out rear vents for internal cooling.
Must comply with Medical Electronic Standards.
Place of Performance.
The equipment shall be delivered F.O.B. NMVAHCS, located at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
James Vercoe
james.vercoe@va.gov
james.vercoe@va.gov
