Attachment 1-Salient Characteristics-Ultrasound.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Premium General Radiology Ultrasound System

Brand Name or Equal: GE HealthCare LOGIQ E10s Ultrasound System

1. Scope

The Government requires a premium, cart-based diagnostic ultrasound imaging system capable of supporting comprehensive ultrasound examinations in an outpatient and hospital environment.

The system shall be FDA-cleared and designed for multi-specialty imaging applications.

2. Minimum Requirements

The offered system shall meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics:

System Architecture

• Cart-based digital ultrasound imaging system.

• FDA-cleared for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the United States.

• Capable of continuous operation in a clinical environment.

• Support software upgrades through the manufacturer.

Display and User Interface

• Minimum 21-inch high-resolution LCD monitor.

• Adjustable monitor for ergonomic positioning.

• Height-adjustable control panel.

• Touchscreen interface.

• Backlit keyboard.

Imaging Modes The system shall provide:

• Two-dimensional (2D) imaging.

• M-Mode imaging.

• Color Flow Doppler.

• Power Doppler.

• Pulsed Wave Doppler.

• Continuous Wave Doppler.

• Tissue Harmonic Imaging.

• Duplex and Triplex imaging.

• Panoramic or Extended Field-of-View imaging.

Advanced Imaging The system shall include:

• Speckle reduction imaging.

• Spatial compound imaging.

• Microvascular imaging capability.

• Shear Wave and/or Strain Elastography.

• Contrast-enhanced ultrasound capability or software upgrade path.

• Liver quantification package capable of evaluating liver stiffness and/or hepatic steatosis.

Clinical Applications The system shall support, at a minimum:

• Abdomen

• Small Parts

• Thyroid

• Breast

• Musculoskeletal

• Vascular

• Obstetrics/Gynecology

• Urology

• Pediatric imaging

• Interventional procedures

Transducer Support The system shall:

• Support a minimum of four (4) active transducer ports.

• Accommodate broadband transducers for curvilinear, linear, phased array, and endocavitary applications.

Measurements and Analysis The system shall include measurement packages appropriate for:

• General imaging

• Vascular studies

• Obstetrics

• Gynecology

• Musculoskeletal

• Small parts

• Breast

• Urology

Connectivity The system shall support:

• DICOM 3.0 connectivity.

• DICOM Storage.

• DICOM Print.

• DICOM Modality Worklist.

• DICOM Structured Reporting, if available.

• PACS connectivity.

• USB export.

• Ethernet network interface.

Image Storage The system shall include:

• Internal image storage.

• Cine loop review.

• Export capability via USB and network.

Workflow The system shall provide:

• User-configurable exam presets.

• Automated measurement packages.

• Split-screen comparison.

• Structured reporting capability.

• User profile management.

Cybersecurity The system shall:

• Support user authentication.

• Support encryption of patient data.

• Receive manufacturer-supported cybersecurity updates.

• Meet applicable FDA cybersecurity guidance for medical devices.

Warranty The contractor shall provide:

• Minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor.

• System installation.

• Clinical applications training.

• On-site acceptance testing.

• Manufacturer-authorized service support during the warranty period.

Accessories The quotation shall include all components necessary for full system operation, including:

• System console

• Monitor

• Four compatible transducers meeting clinical requirements

• Power cords

• Operator manuals

• Software licenses

• Standard accessories required for operation

Delivery The contractor shall provide:

• Delivery to the designated IHS facility.

• Installation.

• System configuration.

• Functional testing.

• User training.

• Final acceptance by the Government.

FAR 11.104 Brand Name or Equal Statement

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify potential sources capable of providing a product that meets the Government's minimum requirements. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP), and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information submitted in response.

The Government has identified the GE HealthCare LOGIQ E10s Ultrasound System as a reference product to describe the level of quality, performance, and functional capability required. Vendors may respond by identifying the referenced brand-name product or an equal product that meets or exceeds all of the salient characteristics identified in this notice.

Responses proposing an equal product shall include sufficient descriptive literature, product specifications, brochures, technical documentation, and any other supporting information necessary for the Government to determine whether the proposed product satisfies each of the listed salient characteristics. Vendors should clearly identify any differences between the proposed product and the referenced product.

The Government will use the information received to assess the availability of capable sources, evaluate the feasibility of a brand-name-or-equal acquisition, and assist in developing any future acquisition strategy. Any future solicitation, if issued, will identify the applicable evaluation criteria and submission requirements.