--CRYOCARE CS WITH AUTOFREEZE

The US Army Medical Command Southeast Region has a requirement for a Cryocare CS with Autofreeze. The Government intends to award a sole source purchase order for this requirement. The suggested contractor is Advanced Medical Partners, 701 E IH 20, Arlington, TX 76018-1130. The Cryocare CS system includes the AutoFreeze, a computer-controlled automated freezing mechanism that utilizes optimal power settings based upon target endpoint temperatures and continual feedback from the thermocouple tips . Along with AutoFreeze, Cryocare CS includes new Integrated Ultrasound technology that provides internal visualization of the prostate gland and patented CryoGuide" planning software that assists physicians in determining optimal treatment of the entire g land as well as targeting specific cancerous areas of the prostate. The Crycare CS also includes a new Urethral Warmer along with the vacuum-insulated Direct Access" Cryoprobes and CryoGrid", a brachytherapy-like grid fixed to the ultrasound stepper. Th is is not a request for proposal. However, companies that can provide an equal product must submit their technical capabilities to include technical specifications of their product, past performance information, price and delivery time. This information will be reviewed by the Government technical representatives for consideration for future requirements.