6515--TUC-678-26-3-071-0190 CATHWORKS CART (VA-26-00069938)
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (HCS) in Tucson, Arizona, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to identify qualified Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of providing a CATHWORKS CART system. This includes supply, installation, configuration, validation, and ongoing technical support and maintenance. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a cart system product that meets specific salient characteristics for cardiac imaging and analysis. Key requirements include:
- Highly Accurate FFR (Fraction Flow Reserve) value for selected locations.
- 3D model of the coronary tree, color-coded by FFR value.
- FFRangio | IMPACT for characterizing overall disease burden across the entire tree.
- Angiograms overlaid with 3D QCA (Quantitative Coronary Angiography) and FFR for anatomical context.
- 3D QCA chart & FFRangio | SIZE measurement tool for procedural planning. Services required encompass the supply, installation, configuration, validation, and ongoing technical support and maintenance of this system.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA HCS, Tucson, Arizona
- Set-Aside: This RFI specifically seeks to identify Small Businesses, SDVOSBs, and VOSBs. The government will use responses to determine potential set-aside for a future procurement.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Interested contractors must respond in writing via email to Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 03:00 PM PST. Required information includes:
- Company name, address, and point of contact details.
- Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
- Type of small business and confirmation of meeting the NAICS size standard.
- Product name, manufacturer, country of origin, and manufacturer's small business status.
- Details of any existing federal contracts for similar products/services.
- Estimated installation, configuration, and validation timeline.
- General pricing for products/solutions.
- A detailed capability statement with at least one reference contract demonstrating experience with both the cart system and associated services. Subcontractor information must also be provided if applicable. Responses will inform the government's market research and potential future procurement strategy.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Responders are responsible for all associated costs.