6515-- 36C261-25-AP-2877 | Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation system 36C26125Q0874
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AI-generated · Aug 25, 2025Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation system is required to support a Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN 21) in-house thyroid ablation program. The item must be a starter bundle (brand-name RF Medical RFTP 0707N) or an equivalent, and include the RF Ablation System with Generator and Pump plus 15 disposable RF electrodes (18 gauge, 70 mm length, various exposure settings down to 3 mm). The device is intended for minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided ablation of thyroid tissue to treat benign nodules and microcarcinomas, reducing surgical referrals. It must be specifically indicated for thyroid ablation and include essential features such as impedance control, thyroid-specific electrode dimensions and configurations, thermal safety mechanisms, and be FDA-cleared for thyroid radiofrequency ablation.
Because this is market research, the VA seeks information from vendors with Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, and other small business capabilities. Responses should include country of origin, company name, point of contact (name, phone, email), SAM Unique Entity ID, socioeconomic status (e.g., SD/VOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned), capability statements, and an authorized distributor memo on manufacturer letterhead. Indicate whether the item is available on an existing contract and any other relevant information.
This is a Sources Sought notice only, for market research purposes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 is performing market research to determine if there are any vendors with economic status of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, and other small businesses that can provide the items listed below. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used for market research purposes. This requirement is for a Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN 21) procurement to provide the items listed below. There is no solicitation document at this time. The NAICS 339112 with small business size of 1000 employees. NOTE: Please ensure that the System for Award Management ( https://sam.gov/ ) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement. If you are responding as an SD/VOSB vendor, you must be verified at Small Business Administration page https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ AND your verification must indicate this NAICS code. Only firms interested and capable should send their information and/or capability statements and any questions by e-mail to Nicole.Renfrew@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, August 20, 2025. If interested, please provide the following information: Is this requirement available on any existing contracts? Please provide country of origin. Name of company. Point of contact name, phone number and e-mail address. SAM unique entity ID number. Socioeconomic status, such as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned small business, VOSB, Woman Owned small business, etc. should be included. SD/VOSB status and NAICS will be verified using Small Business Administration page https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Capability statements. Authorized distributor memo on manufacturers letterhead. Indicate if any other relevant information. Disclaimer: This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government will not compensate an offeror for providing information in response to this Sources Sought. Furthermore, the government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion. This is simply a Sources Sought notice. Requirement: Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation system. Product below or equivalent. Brand Name Item: RF Medical RFTP 0707N: Soft Tissue Radiofrequency Ablation Starter Bundle package including RF Ablation System with Generator and Pump, 15 disposable RF electrodes (18 gauge, 70mm length, various mm exposure, down to 3 mm). Salient Characteristics The intended use of the requested item is the treatment of benign thyroid nodules and microcarcinomas. System will allow for minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided ablation of thyroid tissue, reducing the need for surgery and referrals to community care. The system will be used by endocrine and general surgeons as part of a growing in-house thyroid ablation program to improve Veteran access to specialty care. Item must be indicated specifically for thyroid ablation and must have sufficient technical features, such as impedance control, thyroid-specific electrode dimensions, appropriate electrode configurations, thermal safety mechanisms, and FDA-cleared for use in thyroid radiofrequency ablation. ---End of Sources Sought---
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