FT10 GENERATOR Ligasure Device
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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.
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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 Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract for a Covidien (Medtronic) Valleylab FT10 generator to Covidien Sales, LLC. This equipment is for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, to enhance operative efficiency and patient outcomes. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Purpose & Justification
The VA intends to procure the Covidien (Medtronic) Valleylab FT10 generator to improve surgical outcomes by providing reliable vessel sealing, reducing bleeding, and enhancing efficiency through shorter seal cycles and integrated cutting functionality. The sole source justification is based on the device's unique advanced TissueFect™ sensing technology, which adjusts energy delivery in real-time, allowing for significantly faster vessel sealing times at lower jaw temperatures compared to competitors.
Key Requirements
- Purchase of the Covidien (Medtronic) Valleylab FT10 generator equipment.
- The device will be utilized for minimally invasive and open procedures where secure vessel sealing is critical at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source Delivery Order under FAR Part 13.501(a)(i).
- Place of Performance: Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).
- SBA Size Standard: 1000 Employees.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent).
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. Any vendor who believes they can provide documentation to dispute the sole source claim must respond in writing. Responses must present clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Capabilities statements must be submitted via email to rudy.cortinez@va.gov.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, by 07:00 AM EST.
- Contact: Rudy A. Cortinez (rudy.cortinez@va.gov, 706-733-0188).
Additional Notes
No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations received in response to this notice.