THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI only. The purpose of this RFI is to gain information about potential small business manufacturers of the supplies below qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard of 1,250 Employees). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation platform designed to treat uterine fibroids through targeted thermal destruction while preserving the uterus. The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. Model Number Description Quantity (ea) Country of Origin PCB-01 Console Set 1 PHB-03 Disposable Handpiece and Grounding Pad Set 1 Salient Characteristics: - Must have Real-Time Ultrasound Guidance for accurate localization of fibroids and procedural precision - Must have Controlled Radiofrequency Energy Delivery to ensure predictable and reproducible ablation zones, obtain temperature and impedance feedback, multi-point energy delivery within fibroids and efficient treatment of various fibroid sizes -Must have Safety Features such as automatic shutoff mechanisms, continuous monitoring of tissue response and single-use probes to maintain sterility and infection control -Must have workflow efficiency to be ability to treat multiple fibroids in a single session If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies and services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS, please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please show…