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6515--Medtronic Affera Mapping and Ablation System | Brand Name or Equal
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This solicitation, identified as RFQ 36C25626Q0693, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) framework per FAR subpart 12.202 for the procurement of a Cardiac Ablation System, brand name or equal to the Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System, for the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The acquisition is unrestricted and falls under NAICS code 339112 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, targeting the purchase of a dual-energy platform capable of both Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) and Radiofrequency (RF) energy delivery with high-density mapping, specifically for treating atrial fibrillation. The solicitation is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award, requiring full compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4 (NOV 2023), and additional clauses such as 52.203-6 Alternate I, 52.222-90, 52.240-91, and VAAR provisions covering delivery, packing, and administrative oversight. Quoters must submit technical and pricing volumes electronically via email, with technical documentation confirming OEM authorization and service agreement compliance, and pricing submitted per the specified line items for base and two option years, including consumables such as SPHERE-9T catheters, tubing sets, extension cables, and impedance kits. All quotes must explicitly accept or detail exceptions to the solicitation’s terms and conditions, and the offeror must maintain active SAM registration with required certifications including Buy American, disclosure of payments to influence federal transactions, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. The system must be FDA-approved and delivered to the Cath Lab at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 with installation mandated within 30 days of award. Offers must adhere to strict formatting requirements, including submission only in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format, with a defined subject line, and faxes are strictly prohibited. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$2,831,500NAICS
Place of Performance
Michael E. Debakey VAMC, Houston, MS, 77030Set-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Amendment to RFQ 36C25626Q0693 posted below answering questions due by the deadline of 29 MAY 2026 at 12:00pm.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 (eff. 08/27/2025].
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
The FSC/PSC is 6515.
The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Cardiac Ablation System Brand Name or Equal to the Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System.
All interested companies shall provide quotations in section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. Please see section E.1 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors of the solicitation for additional requirements.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
Cath Lab
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Postal Code:
77030
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
- FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”
- FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.
- Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
- FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [NOV 2023]
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov no later than 12:00P.M. CST on 29 MAY 2026. Please ensure you ask ALL questions.
Quotes are due no later than 08 JUN 2026 at 12:00PM CST and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov
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