Manoscan ESO Z Catheter for Lexington VAMC
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the Lexington VA Medical Center, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one Manoscan ESO Z Catheter with an extended warranty. This is a Brand Name Requirement, and no substitutions will be accepted. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Manoscan ESO Z Catheter and an associated extended warranty. This catheter is needed to supplement the Lexington VA Medical Center's existing Manoscan ESO High Resolution Manometry System, due to an increase in procedures and the risk of breakage during use or sterilization. The Manoscan catheters are the only ones compatible with the current system, which was procured in 2019.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $25,407.50
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Lexington Health Care System, Lexington, KY, no later than April 6, 2026.
- Quotes Due: March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published: February 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Elizabeth Trimm (elizabeth.Trimm@va.gov). Evaluation will be based on Price Only, with a review for compliance with the Brand Name Requirement. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first for acceptability. Offerors must be active in SAM (System for Award Management) at the time of offer and award.
Additional Notes
This procurement is over the Micro-Purchase Threshold but does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Market research identified at least three small businesses that are authorized distributors of the Manoscan ESO Z Catheter.