Intravascular Lithotripsy System_Sources Sought Notice

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking information through a sources-sought notice for a Coronary Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy system to treat severely calcified coronary lesions prior to stenting. The equipment must be brand name or equal to the specified system and includes a Shockwave Starter Kit, IVL Catheters in multiple sizes (2.5 x 12mm, 3.0 x 12mm, 3.5 x 12mm, 4.0 x 12mm), and an IVL Generator and Connector Cable Kit capable of delivering 3000 volts peak at a 1Hz pulse frequency while operating on 90–240 VAC power. The generator must be mountable on an IV pole, and all equipment must be delivered to Room M3.338 Lab 1 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Missouri. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 with a 1,000-employee size standard, and compliance with FAR Part 25 and clauses 52.225-1 and 52.225-2 is required, including adherence to the Buy American Statute and product origin rules. Manufacturers must provide a five-year warranty and confirm whether the products are commercial off-the-shelf items, and any modification to the equipment must be disclosed. Respondents must state their small business status, including eligibility as SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone, and if not the manufacturer, must provide written authorization from the original manufacturer and comply with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. Large businesses must identify any authorized small business distributors, and all products manufactured outside the U.S. require disclosure of country of origin and applicable trade agreements. Delivery location is fixed, but FOB terms, lead times, and pricing details are not specified in this market research notice, which is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award. Responses must be submitted via email to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov by May 12, 2026, and must include unique entity identifier, company details, and answers to all technical and compliance questions. The point of contact is based at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas.