6515--Equipment, SONIQUENCE SMOOTHWAVE I200 - Surgery, Ann Arbor
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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) 10, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Melling LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for the procurement of a Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 unit and accessories. This equipment is required for Oculoplastic procedures at the Lt. Col Charles S. Kettles VAMC in Ann Arbor, MI. The anticipated award date is no later than June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 unit and accessories will be utilized in Oculoplastic procedures to cut tissue and control bleeding by delivering high-frequency electrical energy. Key specifications include:
- 4.0 MHz Monopolar + 1.7 MHz Bipolar Output: Reduces thermal injury to surrounding tissue.
- Bipolar TURBO Mode: Provides efficient coagulation for larger bleeding vessels.
- SmoothWave Tissue Matching Intelligence: Automatically adjusts RF modes for consistent cuts across various tissue types.
- RF Impedance Matching: Maintains consistent performance across different soft tissues.
- Pulse Width Modulation: Generates pure, clean waveforms for precision.
- Reduced Heat Spread: Less lateral heat spread compared to traditional cautery or laser.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a) for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Anticipated Award Date: No later than June 19, 2026.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 09:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 28, 2026.
Sole Source Justification
The VA's intent to sole source to Melling LLC is based on market research indicating that Melling LLC, an SDVOSB, can provide the Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 unit, which is manufactured by Soniquence. A Sole Source Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared.
Submission & Eligibility
This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capability to satisfy the requirement. The Government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Eligibility: Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer.
- Submission: Email responses only to Percy Johnson (percy.johnson2@va.gov).
- Subject Line: "RESPONSE TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE 36C25026Q0601".
- Deadline: June 5, 2026.