Skip to main content

An official website of the United States government

Emergency Manoscan High Resolution Manometry Catheters

Waiver type - Procurement: Urgent Requirement Report

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 09/02/2025

Procurement Summary

Emergency sole source requirement for Manoscan manometry catheters. This is a specialized device used in esophageal manometry tests to measure the pressure and motor function of the esophagus and help diagnose various esophageal disorders. It is pivotal for diagnosing conditions causing swallowing difficulties.

Did urgency contribute to the nonavailability?

Uncertain

This was an emergency procurement for two catheters. Market research conducted was limited to the only known source that can provide the catheters on short notice. Results from previous acquisition for catheters showed that only Medtronic Covidien Sales LLC can provide the required catheters, but the quote provided included catheters currently made outside the United States. Medtronic Covidien Sales LLC is the only source that has the catheters on hand that can be shipped immediately required to work with the VA NTX Gastroenterology/Hepatology section's currently owned disposals and specialized medical equipment.

OMB Determination

Pending

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Contract Number

36C25725P0791

Date Signed

08/07/2025