Sole Source Purchase of Soundstar Crystal 2D Intracardiac Ultrasound Catheter

The University of New Mexico Hospital is procuring a three‑year supply of the Soundstar Crystal 2‑D intracardiac ultrasound (ICE) catheter from Biosense Webster, Inc. under a sole‑source justification due to the catheter’s proprietary integration with the CARTO 3 mapping system used in the cardiac electrophysiology suite. The contract is valued at $100,000 and covers tangible personal property with a fixed‑price arrangement. • Product: Soundstar Crystal ICE catheter – real‑time intracardiac echocardiography for cardiac ablation procedures. • Sole‑source justification: Only Biosense Webster offers a catheter compatible with UNM’s CARTO 3 system; no alternative vendors identified. • Term: 3 years (03/17/2026 – 03/16/2029) with potential renewals, fixed‑price $100 K. • Vendor location: Irvine, California (31 Technology Drive, Suite 200). • Agency: University of New Mexico Hospital, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, New Mexico.