6525 - Brand Name Only - Mapping and Ablation Amplifier
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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 VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), is soliciting proposals for a Brand Name Only Ensite Mapping and Ablation Amplifier (Part# ENSITE-R-AMP-02) with installation. This acquisition is critical for replacing an inoperable component of their existing EnSite X Electrophysiology (EP) System. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due May 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the Ensite Mapping and Ablation Amplifier Part# ENSITE-R-AMP-02, including its installation. This specific brand-name item is required due to its proprietary nature and the necessity for electrical, mechanical, and digital compatibility with the existing EnSite X EP System. Using a non-OEM amplifier would invalidate system performance, introduce clinical risk, and void OEM warranty/support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (implied fixed-price)
- Period of Performance: Estimated June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a $47 Million size standard
- Product/Service Code: 6525 (Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Place of Performance: Palo Alto, CA
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT
- Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the specified Points of Contact (POCs) in the solicitation. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF (scanned at 200 dpi minimum). Zipped files or links are not permitted. Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror contact information, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation, representations/certifications, and agreement with terms.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on PRICE ONLY, considering reasonableness and completeness. Offers must remain firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Bidders should carefully review the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for detailed submission requirements. The justification for this brand-name acquisition confirms that market research found no third-party manufacturers producing compatible amplifiers that the OEM would certify, limiting competition to distributors of the same brand-name product.