NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System kit   2

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source, NICO Corporation. The procurement is for the NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and 41 USC 1901, only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. 1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN. *****all line-items are considered Brand Name or provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research.****** Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 NN-7060 NICO Myriad NOVUS Capital Kit Includes: NN-7012 NICO Myriad NOVUS Console NN-7002 Foot Pedal NN-7013 NICO Myriad LX Light Source NN-7005 Nitrogen Line NN-7006 Power Cord 1 Year Warranty NICO Preferred Partner Prog 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 2 NN-7044 NICO BrainPath 11mm & 13.5mm Combo Capital Package 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 3 NN-3000 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x50/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 4 NN-3001 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x60/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 5 NN-3002 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 11x75/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 6 NN-3003 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x50/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 7 NN-3004 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x60/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 8 NN-3005 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x75/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 9 NN-3006 BrainPath & Illumination Pack: 13.5x95/13GA/Ancillaries/LX 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 10 NN-8007 NICO Myriad Automated Tissue Resection Handpiece (11 gauge diameter x 13cm length) 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 11 NN-8004 NICO Myriad Automated Tissue Resection Handpiece (13 gauge diameter x 13cm length) 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 12 NN-9001 NICO Myriad Canister 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 13 NN-9002 NICO Myriad Specimen Collector with Filter Element 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL ________________ Salient Characteristics General: Please reference the parts list and salient characteristics related for each line-item below. The salient characteristics are essential, significant, and functional to this requirement. Salient Characteristics for Item No. 1: NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System This is a patented tool that achieves minimally-disruptive access using the world s first and only trans-sulcal and parafascicular surgical approach. Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Compatibility See below Dimensions N/A as the system consists of multiple hand pieces/sheaths/sleeves and other items Weight N/A as the system consists of multiple hand pieces/sheaths/sleeves and other items Industry Standard Purpose Brain resection Governing Body or Organization Complete generic identification The NICO Myriad and Novus Brainpath System is a system for brain tumor resection that uses a mechanical cutting device which does not give off minimal heat. It minimizes trauma to the surrounding brain tissue for deep tumors and allows for minimally invasive cases. The Brainpath Approach supports Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) and is part of a standardized systems approach to brain surgery. NICO technologies include: Automated and non-heat generating tumor removal and hemorrhage evacuation with Myriad Intra-operative collection and biological preservation of tissue for more comprehensive pathology and molecular analysis, which may enable personalized treatment therapies. Applicable model/make/catalog number NN-7060 NICO Myriad Novus Capital Kit NN-7044 NICO Brain Path 11mm & 13.5 mm Combo capital package Salient Characteristics for Item No. 2: Manufacturer Name NICO Corporation 2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS The address is with FOB Destination shipping: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses should be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by 5:00 P.M. PST. Friday March 4, 2022. No telephone requests will be accepted.