What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase three ManoScan ESO Z Catheters to replace broken units used in their Esophageal Manometry system, which is essential for gastrointestinal procedures. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors in the medical equipment sector. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating they will need to track the opportunity closely and prepare a bid by the response deadline of June 26, 2026.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SUBJECT*
SD/664_MANOSCAN ESO Z X1
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
90815
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C26226Q0828
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
06-26-2026 1:00 pm PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
ARCHIVE
25 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
SBA
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 22
4811 Airport Plaza Drive
Suite 600
Long Beach CA 90815
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Rochelle Malveaux
Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov
000-000-0000
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego CA
POSTAL CODE
92161-0002
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C26226Q0828 is to provide the statement of work specifications for this request.
Statement of Work/Performance Work Standards for:
General Objectives and Requirements:
Title of Project: 664 - Normal - ManoScan ESO Z Catheters
Authority for the project: SDCVAMC has a need for direct replacement of 3 x broken catheters compatible with the Esophageal Manometry (EM) system.
Purpose of the project: Purchase 3 x ManoScan ESO Z Catheters for replacement of 3 x broken catheters compatible with the Esophageal Manometry (EM) system.
Background: SDCVAMC has a high volume of Gastroenterology (GI) patients requiring ManoScan exams and we have 3 x broken catheters that need to be replaced in order to maintain our procedure schedule and avoid scheduling backlogs and delays in care. The ManoScan is a critical system that provides mapping of pressures and impedance within organs of the human gastrointestinal tract. These include the pharynx, upper esophageal sphincter (UES), esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter (LES), stomach.
Scope and methodology: Purchase of and deliver of 3 x ManoScan ESO Z Catheters and installation as appropriate.
Tasks and Associated Deliverables
Description of tasks and associated deliverables
For the ManoScan ESO Z Catheters, the vendor shall provide user manuals that describe proper use, care and cleaning for users of the equipment. In addition, the vendor will provide service manuals that includes theory of operation, maintenance requirements, repair information, schematics, part lists and troubleshooting information in electronic format for use by the VA Biomedical Engineering Department.
ManoScan ESO Z Catheters must be current generation laser which is supported by the manufacturer and not obsolete. The equipment must not be used or refurbished. As applicable, the ManoScan ESO Z Catheters must have the latest manufacturer’s software/hardware updates installed and if applicable, any batteries provided with the unit will not be manufactured more than 12 months before the purchase order issue date.
The following Address is applicable
Delivery location: VA MEDICAL CENTER-SAN DIEGO 3350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR. SAN DIEGO, CA 92161 (Warehouse)
Warehouse contact for drivers to make a 1 hour pre-call prior to delivery. Isaac 858-642-3465, or Hugh 858-642-2470 Warehouse Leader
Installation – Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161
The required delivery window is no earlier than February 28, 2026 and no later than September 30, 2026. The awardees
actual delivery dates will be confirmed by VA upon award.
Post-award, the vendor will coordinate delivery identified
in this document with the VAMCSD prior to beginning any
work. Once the dates have been confirmed, modifications to
the schedule are subject to written approval by the CO,
COR and the vendor. Schedule changes that are beyond the
dates specified in the contract will require approval by
the Contracting Officer and a contract modification.
Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated
to be directed to the location identified in 2.b.i. above.
Confirmation of delivery location will be provided post-
award. To coordinate delivery, contact VAMCSD POC Isaac
Fernandez 858-642-3465, or Hugh 858-642-2470 Warehouse
Leader. The vendor is required to define the need for a
staging area to accommodate item delivery, if needed.
Post-award, this information will be confirmed with the
vendor.
The delivery of items identified in this document shall be
pre-coordinated 72 hours in advance with the POCs and take
place during normal business hours which are defined as:
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Monday through
Friday, and excluding Federal Holidays.
Labeling of delivered items shall include the VA facilities
contract number and VA purchase order number for
identification and reference upon receipt of product.
There are no dumpsters available for vendor use. The
removal of waste is the responsibility of the Vendor.
Assembly and installation are also required.
On-site assembly and installation of items, and performance
of services identified in this document shall take place
during normal business hours which are defined as: 8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Monday through Friday,
and excluding Federal Holidays.
The vendor is required to define the need for a staging
area to accommodate item assembly and installation, if
needed. Post-award, this information will be confirmed with
the vendor.
The vendor is required to provide tools, labor and
materials to complete assembly and installation of the
items detailed in this document.
The vendor shall protect all finished spaces and surfaces
as required from delivery and installation damage. The
vendor shall use coveri…
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