6515--MANO CATHETER
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source for ManoScan™ Catheters. The VA intends to award a sole source contract to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc. for these proprietary catheters, which are essential for use with existing government-owned ManoView™ high-resolution manometry systems. This action is intended as a sole source award to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under VAAR Part 819.7008. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by March 27, 2026, to demonstrate why competition would be advantageous.
Purpose & Scope
This NOI is for the procurement of ManoScan™ Catheters for the Gastroenterology Lab and Otolaryngology (ENT) at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. These catheters are used with the existing ManoView™ high-resolution manometry system to perform diagnostic esophageal motility studies for Veterans. The ManoView™ system is a proprietary platform that requires OEM-manufactured ManoScan™ catheters due to unique proprietary connectors, hardware interfaces, and system recognition features specific to Medtronic equipment.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc.
- Set-Aside: Sole source award to a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) per VAAR Part 819.7008.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
Justification
A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been prepared, citing the proprietary nature of the ManoView™ system and the necessity of OEM ManoScan™ catheters for compatibility and functionality.
Submission & Inquiries
This is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation document is available. Unsolicited quotations or offers will not result in an award. Any response must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Inquiries & Capabilities Statements: Must be submitted in writing via email to Darius Crane (darius.crane@va.gov).
- Email Subject Line: "36C24726Q0388 MANOSCAN ESO CATHETER"
- Capabilities Statement Due: No later than 15:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 27, 2026.