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6515--NX EQ Recorders, Physiologic, pH, Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (VA-26-00040316)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Strategic Acquisition Center on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration’s Equipment Life Cycle Management Program, intends to sole source a Firm Fixed Price contract to Medtronic Inc. for the procurement of the Medtronic Bravo Reflux Testing System Recorder and associated service plans. The requirement is for a complete system including the Bravo CF Reflux Recorder, related hardware such as vacuum pumps, tubing, calibration stands, virus filters, straps, power adapters, and interchangeable plugs, along with a software license for reflux analysis and multiple-year service plans covering repair, maintenance, and updates. This action is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102(b), citing Medtronic as the only source capable of meeting the technical requirements due to its proprietary technology and FDA 510(k) clearance. The procurement is governed by the North American Industry Classification System code 339112 and Product Service Code 6515, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The system must satisfy seven salient characteristics, including wireless wearable technology, 96-hour or longer recording capability, symptom and activity logging functionality, manufacturer-provided analysis software, and mandatory service plans up to three years. The contract structure is a requirements contract with a twelve-month base period and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years of potential performance with nationwide delivery to VA facilities under FOB Destination terms. Pricing is evaluated on a total evaluated basis including a mandatory 3% Service Level Agreement fee, with technical compliance being significantly more important than price and any failure to meet a salient characteristic resulting in an Unacceptable rating and disqualification. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten network, and the contractor must comply with stringent data security standards including FIPS 140-2 encryption, U.S.-based operations, OFAC sanctions compliance, and immediate disclosure of any prohibited telecommunications equipment. Submissions in response to this notice must be email-only by May 28, 2026, in three formatted PDF volumes and include UEI/CAGE codes and size status representations, with no cost to the government incurred by participation.
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Nationwide, MD, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This notice is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 Pre-solicitation Notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice and synopsis of the proposed action.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELCM) Program intends to award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole source award for the procurement of Medtronic Bravo Relfux Testing System Recorder: Recorders, Physiologic, pH, Upper Gastrointestinal Tract and associated service plans with Medtronic INC, 710 Medtronic PKWY, Minneapolis, MN 55432.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing is most appropriate for this requirement. The size standard is 1,000 employees The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(b). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Supporting information must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements. Telephone requests will not be honored. Submissions for this notice shall be submitted by email no later than May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern to all the following:
contact@example.gov contact@example.gov Responses received will be reviewed; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No cost to the government will arise as a result of contractor submissions of responses to this announcement or the government use of such information.
Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN):
Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description 0001 Medtronic FGS-0634 Bravo CF Reflux Recorder 0002 Medtronic FGS-0306 Bravo Vacuum Pump (110V) Medela brand pump 0003 Medtronic FGS-0309 Bravo Vacuum Pump Kit Includes silicone tubing with coupling, 180 cm tubing (no fingertip control), 0.25 L canister, and lid with overflow protection 0004 Medtronic ASM-0550-01 Carry Case for BR2 Receiver Case only; straps sold separately USD 31.00 0005 Medtronic FGS-0340 Bravo Vacuum Pump Tubes (10-pack) For Medela brand pump 0006 Medtronic FGS-0493 Calibration Stand Bravo/Digitrapper Includes four 2793 tubes (250 mm x 18 mm) 0007 Medtronic FGS-0687 Bravo Pump Virus Filters (10-pack) 0008 Medtronic FGS-0516 Bravo pH Recorder Straps (5-pack) 0009 Medtronic FGS-0656 Reflux Software v6.1 Includes 10 licenses: for use with Bravo Calibration-Free (CF) 0010 Medtronic PSP-0023-LF 15W AC-DC Adaptor with Mini USB Plug 0011 Medtronic PSP-0024-LF Wall charger: plug adapter sold separately 0012 Medtronic WIR-0075-LF Interchangeable AC Plug Kit 0013 Medtronic 80263 Includes EU, UK, Australia, and US adapters 0014 Medtronic 80264 USB 1.1 Cable (A Male to B Mini, 1 m) USB cable only 0015 Medtronic 80265 Reflux Recorder 1 Year Service Plan 0016 Medtronic 80268 Service Plan Reflux Recorder 1 Year, First Recorder 0017 Medtronic 80269 Reflux Recorder 2 Year Service Plan Service Plan Reflux Recorder 2 Year, First Recorder (Bravo or Digitrapper) 0018 Medtronic 80270 Reflux Recorder 3 Year Service Plan Service Plan Reflux Recorder 3 Year, First Recorder
The following details are applicable salient characteristics: CLIN 0001 - 0018 applies to SC 1-7 for Medtronic Bravo Relfux Testing System Recorder: Recorders, Physiologic, pH, Upper Gastrointestinal Tract:
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 FDA Clearance 510K required Literature Review SC 2 Calibration-Free pH wireless Sensor Technology Literature Review SC 3 Extended 96-Hour recording capability or better Literature Review SC 4 Must be a wearable wireless external receiver capable of uninterrupted data collection Literature Review SC 5 Receivers shall allow patients to record symptoms, meals, and body position changes Literature Review SC 6 system shall include manufacturer-provided reflux analysis software specifically designed for use with the recorder Literature Review SC 7 Must include Service Plans for the repair, maintenance and updating of system and software Literature Review
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE.
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