6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source NX EQ Cryotherapy Systems: Tissue Ablation – Cardiac
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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), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm fixed-price requirements contract to Medtronic USA, Inc. for the procurement of the Medtronic Nitron CryoConsole Cardiac Cryoablation System. This action aims to support enterprise-wide electrophysiology (EP) laboratory cardiac cryoablation capabilities across participating VA medical centers. Capability statements are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires an FDA-cleared, EP lab integrated cardiac cryoablation platform capable of performing both pulmonary vein isolation using cryoballoon catheters and focal cryoablation using OEM validated catheters on a single console. The system must include a cart-based, closed-loop nitrous oxide cryogen delivery console with real-time monitoring, automated safety interlocks, and EP lab workflow integration. It must also support facility installation, device qualification, staff training, and enterprise-level OEM lifecycle service coverage. Medtronic's Nitron CryoConsole, Arctic Front cryoballoon catheters, and Freezor focal catheters are identified as the only FDA-approved, OEM-validated ecosystem meeting these specific requirements, as no other vendor produces a compatible focal catheter suite validated for use on a single console.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Requirements Contract (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Sole source to Medtronic USA, Inc.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet all of the Government's minimum requirements, including sufficient technical detail. The Government will review all responses, but the determination not to compete the proposed procurement remains solely within the Government's discretion. No solicitation is available at this time, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Anthony Zibolski (anthony.zibolski@va.gov)
- Contract Specialist: Michael Andrews (michael.andrews@va.gov)