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Erbecryo Plasma Coagulation System/Erbecryo 2 System

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 02/21/2025

Procurement Summary

The Erbecryo Argon Plasma Coagulation System and the Erbecryo 2 System work together to offer medical providers a wider range of treatment options for pulmonology and bronchoscopy-related issues. Although both systems utilize different technologies and serve specific functions, they are designed to be complementary tools within a comprehensive medical workstation, enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals. Erbecryo Argon Plasma Coagulation System model number 10135-000: The Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) is a medical technique used in gastrointestinal endoscopy to control bleeding and treat superficial vascular lesions. It is also used to destroy or remove abnormal tissue, de-bulking tumors, and treatment of colonic polyps after polypectomy. Erbecryo 2 System model number 10402-00: This system is used to obtain tissue samples (biopsies) from the lungs. These systems enhance diagnostic procedures and allow for large tissue samples with better preservation of the morphological structure, resulting in higher diagnostic yields compared to conventional forceps biopsies.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Domestic products were discovered during market research but no domestic products were offered during the posting of the RFQ from 10/31/24 to 11/6/24.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Conditionally Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/22/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF