Request for Radio Frequency Probes and Generator for Pain Management

Introduction The General Services Administration (GSA) is considering a new requirement to provide radio frequency probes and generator for pain management to the VA Hospital located in Ft. Harrison, Montana. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of this RFI is to gather data and current market place information from industry, including small business firms. The information obtained from this RFI will be used to assist in developing the most suitable acquisition strategy. Furthermore, interested parties will not be reimbursed for any costs related to providing information in response to this RFI. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these services is 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, with a small business size of 200 people. This RFI is meant to achieve the following goals: 1.) To survey the market place to determine what type of firms are available to provide this equipment. A. General Description of the Services Requested for Chronic Pain Management Radio Frequency Generator Full-touchscreen controls Handle at least four lesions simultaneously, with independent control. Must have options for customizing procedures Must have software safety checks Must be capable of performing monopolar and bipolar procedures at the same time Must have a remote hand control that allows the practitioner to run the procedural portion from the sterile field Must offer minimally invasive approach as standard radiofrequency (18 gauge & 20 gauge) RF probe lengths matching 50, 100, 150, and 200mm for varied patient anatomy and procedural demand One machine that is capable of performing thermal and pulsed ablation Must have parallel bipolar options that allow two parallel bipolar procedures to be performed simultaneously Must have a color screen Must recognize electrode and heats and automatically differentiate procedure type Must allow user to save procedure-specific information Must offer multiple customized physician settings Must allow information to be stored for each needle placement during procedure Displays and prints information Double-start safety feature Must automatically control temperature for every cannula Must perform safety checks throughout procedure Must offer dual temperature measurement for precise control of bipolar procedures Must provide at least six pulsed settings Must offer high temperature pulsed radiofrequency Must display self-diagnostic test when turned on. Must verify internal hardware, software and connected accessories are working properly Troubleshooting Must display the source of the issue on the screen Must identify the issue and shut down the individual problem Must provide troubleshooting options Electrodes must be made from nickel-titanium Cannulas must have a side port to allow for improved anesthesia propagation Must have a no questions asked repair/replacement program with next-day loaner equipment Must have rep available for onsite training and normal procedure assistance Must offer straight and curved cannula Electrodes must be color coded Must offer a minimum of a one-year warranty and at least a six-month warranty on all cables Must offer a one-year warranty on electrodes Must offer loaner program B. Responses from Industry Responses and input from interested parties is requested. In responding to this RFI please provide the following information: 1. A capability from your company demonstrating that you can provide these supplies, and provide delivery to Ft. Harrison, Montana. 2. Response to the following questions limiting your total response to up to 4 pages (8.5'x11, Times New Roman font, size 12). C. Questions for Industry 1.) What is your company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, and size of your organization (ie large business, small business) using NAICS 423450, as the basis of your response. 2.) Are you a small business? If yes, what socio-economic category does your business identify as? (Hubzone, 8A, Women Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, etc.). 3.) Is your company a VA Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)?