Q522--NWI Microwave Ablation & Cryoablation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Onsite Microwave Ablation (MWA) and Cryoablation Technician Services and Equipment to support the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System (NWIHCS). The services are intended to assist VA Interventional Radiologists in performing these procedures to ensure optimal patient safety.

• Provision of qualified and experienced technicians.

• Supply of all necessary mobile MWA/Cryoablation equipment and supplies.

• Technical expertise and guidance during procedures.

• All ablation equipment must be FDA approved and in good working order.

• Contractor is responsible for procurement, dispensing, administration, and safekeeping of all required supplies.

• Services are to be performed on-site at the NWIHCS Imaging Department.

• Estimated 30 procedures (26 Cryoablation, 4 Microwave Ablation) per year.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021, plus four (4) one-year option periods.

• Guaranteed Minimum Amount: $25,000.00 for the lifetime of the contract.

• Maximum Ceiling: $700,000.00 for the lifetime of the contract.

• Estimated annual quantities are not guaranteed.

• This document is a solicitation (SF 1449) with an offer due date.

• Specific submission and evaluation criteria are detailed within the full solicitation document.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers)

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• The contract includes various FAR and VAAR clauses related to terms and conditions, ordering, security, and payment.

• Contact information for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative is provided.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides information related to the "NWI Microwave Ablation & Cryoablation 5yr IDIQ" opportunity (Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0309). It includes a "Justification for Sole Source" and details regarding "36C26326D0043 Onsite Microwave Ablation and Cryoablation."

This information is relevant to potential bidders as it indicates the contract may be a sole source award and provides details about the specific services (Microwave Ablation & Cryoablation) and the contract period (5 years, with a Performance Period of 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2031). The award details show that AGILITI HEALTH INC was awarded contract 36C26326D0043 on 04-23-2026 for $700,000.00.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source Justification for Microwave Ablation (MWA) and Cryoablation Procedures under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.5) for the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System. It details the rationale for procuring these services from a single vendor, Agiliti Health Inc., due to their unique capabilities and specialized equipment.

This document indicates that the VA intends to award a sole-source contract for MWA and Cryoablation procedures. It explains that Agiliti Health Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing these specific, highly specialized medical services, including the necessary equipment and trained personnel. The justification outlines the critical need for these procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care and support the VA's mission. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type with a base period and four option years, totaling $720,000.00 over its duration, with an annual value of $144,000.00. A notice of intent was posted, and only one respondent was found to be unqualified. This document is relevant for potential bidders to understand why this opportunity is being awarded on a sole-source basis and that direct competition is not being pursued due to the specialized nature of the services and the vendor's unique qualifications.