Sole Source Determination for Atricure Cryoablation Equipment – University of New Mexico Hospital

This contract is a sole‑source award by the University of New Mexico Hospital for Atricure, LLC to provide cryoablation equipment and related services for trauma and cardiovascular surgeries at the UNM Clinical Center of Trauma operating rooms. The purchase is driven by compatibility with existing Atricure systems and is valued at $600,000 over a three‑year period, with the possibility of future renewals. The procurement follows New Mexico’s “no competition” statute and will be posted publicly for 30 days prior to purchase. • Scope: Cryoablation probes and associated technology (11‑inch & 17‑inch, double‑wall vacuum insulation, bendable distal shaft, active defrost). • Financials: $200K per year, total $600K, classified as tangible personal property. • Timeline: Contract effective 5 Mar 2026, ends 4 Mar 2029; award and signatures completed on 5 Mar 2026. • Sole‑source justification: Compatibility requirement with existing Atricure equipment; no alternative vendors identified after extensive search.