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Page 3 of 3 This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute the issuance of a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.... Page 3 of 3 This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute the issuance of a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Medical Service at the James A. Haley (JAH) Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33612, has requirements for ablation catheters (brand name or equal) for use with the Biosense Webster CARTO 3 catheter mapping system currently in use at the hospital. BACKGROUND: - JAH VA Hospital currently uses the Slow Flow and Smart Touch Technology with its CARTO 3 Mapping System; it has been found to be the latest and safest technology. The ablation catheter system allows the doctor the most accurate pressure reading which is imperative in ablation procedures. The Slow Flow delivers cooling water at a slower, more controlled rate affording a safer ablation procedure. - The Pentaray Technology allows for multi-point ablating, thereby saving time and significantly reducing exposure to harmful radiation. - The SMS and GE 10F Ultrasound Catheters are used to enhance the accuracy and visual of the procedures. SPECIFIC NEED/ SALIENT CHARACTERISTIC S Manufacturer/Distributor: BIOSENSE WEBSTER Item listing with product code and quantities: Slow Flow with Smart Touch Ablation Catheter Quantity: 184 each Product Code D134805; brand name or equal - 8F, Bi-directional with curve visualization, curved DF, tip electrode 3.5mm, spacing 1-6 2, insertion length 115m. - Provides uniform cooling at half the rate of previous generation irrigated catheters. Reduces procedure time and fluoroscopy exposure. - Used with CARTO 3 Mapping System Pentaray Multi-Point Ablating Catheter Quantity: 112 each Product Code D128211; brand name or equal - 7F, Curve D, 20 Electrodes, 2-6-2 Spacing, insertion length 115mm. - Pentaray allows mapping across all four chambers of the heart simultaneously giving a more accurate reading. - Five-pronged ablation catheter that allows for multiple site ablating simultaneously. - Used with CARTO 3 Mapping System SMS - 10F SoundStar Ultrasound Catheter Quantity: 64 each Product Code 10438577; brand name or equal - 10F, insertion length 90cm, compatible with GE-Vivid, I Vivid Q. - Increases visualization and clarity; reduces fluoroscopy exposure to doctor and patient. - Used with CARTO 3 Mapping System GE -10F SoundStar Ultrasound Catheter Quantity: 50 each Product Code 1043972; brand name or equal - 10F, insertion length 90cm, compatible with Siemens Sequoia. - Increases visualization and clarity; reduces fluoroscopy exposure to doctor and patient. - Used with CARTO 3 Mapping System PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered and installed within 30 days of purchase order processing and order placement. FOB destination pricing. WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Contractor must provide manufacturer(s) warranty on all listed items. The applicable NAICS for this requirement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (1,000 employees SBA Size Standard). Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov) Any interested and capable firms are requested to provide the following information: Company information (business name, DUNS number, business size/category, GSA schedule if applicable). Capability Statement. Contact information Distributor authorization letter, if applicable. The closing date for this Sources Sought is 2:00 pm ET, April 10, 2019. Submit responses to Raimundo Rivera (Raimundo.rivera@va.gov) and include Leslie Hawkins (leslie.hawkins@va.gov). This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or services whatsoever. At this time, The Department of Veterans Affairs is not seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Respondents are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Please be advised that all submissions become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. Responses to this notice are not quotes and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (https://ww.fbo.gov/) site for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought notice.