6515--Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping and Ablation System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Cardiac Ablation System (Brand Name or Equal to Medtronic Affera Cardiac Mapping Ablation System). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services, issued as an unrestricted procurement. The system is intended for the Pulmonary Embolism Team in the Cardiology Cath Lab to treat cardiac arrhythmias, including AFib. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by June 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an FDA-approved Cardiac Ablation System capable of:
- Providing a dual-energy platform for both radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed field ablation (PFA).
- Enabling high-density mapping and delivery of dual therapies without disruption.
- Including a minimum 1-year standard OEM service agreement, with 3 years preferred (options for service agreements should be provided).
- Ensuring all system components and consumables are FDA-approved. Offerors must be certified and authorized distributors of the system and authorized to perform OEM warranty/standard service.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 12 months from award, with two (2) option periods. Installation is required within 30 days of award.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Michael E. Debakey VAMC, Cath Lab, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. Delivery to Warehouse Receiving, Attn: Thomas Hewett.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical (Product, OEM Authorization, Standard Service Agreement) and Price factors.
- Instructions: Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications via SAM.gov. Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or list exceptions with rationale.
- FAR Provisions: This acquisition is subject to FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Quotes Due: June 8, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Eugene Jackson
- Email: Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov