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Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA San Diego Healthcare System, has a need for Manoscan ESO Z Catheter X1. The Manoscan Manometry Catheter will be used to evaluate the motility and function of the gastrointestinal tract and generate detailed pressure maps, particularly in the esophagus. The requirement is for brand name or equal: Manoscan ESO Z X1 Catheter Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States) Nomenclature: High Resolution Manometry Catheter MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Covidien Sales LLC (Medtronic) CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 MANOSCAN ESO Z CATH X1 3 EA 02 HRM CATHETER EXTENDED WARRANTY 1 YEAR 3 EA REQUIREMENTS: This Gastroenterology department requests the acquisition of High-Resolution Manometry Catheters for the purpose of being available for clinical use in support of patient care. The Salient Characteristics must include: Must be able to operate properly in an electromagnetic environment Must have capability for conducting esophageal manometry Must have built in capability for analysis, including quantification of manometry parameters such as pressure, pressure velocity, and event duration. Analytic capabilities must include ability to summarize Chicago Classification Must have at least 400 pressure points for standard size esophageal catheter Must have 3-dimensional (3D) sensing capability Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village drive, CA; 92161-0002 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all…

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