Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 Surgical Unit and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Melling LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, for the Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 unit and accessories. This equipment is crucial for the eye clinic at the Lt. Col Charles S. Kettles VAMC in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will be used in Oculoplastic procedures for precise tissue cutting and bleeding control during surgery. The Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 is a radiofrequency unit designed for precise cutting and coagulation with minimal thermal damage. Key specifications include 4.0 MHz monopolar and 1.7 MHz bipolar outputs, Bipolar TURBO Mode for efficient coagulation of larger vessels, SmoothWave Tissue Matching Intelligence for automatic RF mode adjustment based on tissue water content, RF Impedance Matching, and Pulse Width Modulation for clean waveforms. These features collectively reduce thermal spread compared to traditional methods, making it beneficial for delicate outpatient procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Melling LLC, located in Alexandria, Virginia. Market research confirmed that the Soniquence Smooth Wave i200 unit is manufactured by Soniquence and can be procured through Melling LLC.