Sources Sought Notice_36C25526Q0466.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 for ultrasound equipment at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C25526Q0466, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The point of contact is Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks at tywanna.sparks@va.gov or 913-758-9928. The product service code is 6525 (Medical/Surgical Instruments and Supplies), and the NAICS code is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). The notice applies to the Kansas City VA Medical Center located at 4801 East Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128-2226.
The requirement is for procurement and installation of one GE Venue GO R5 Premier ultrasound system with three active probes (3sc-Rs Phased Array, L4-12t-Rs Linear Array, and C1-5-Rs Wideband Convex Array), a Venue Go Cart, and associated accessories. The equipment is intended to support point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) capabilities in the emergency department for fast patient assessment, bedside interventions, and diagnostic scanning without ionizing radiation. Deliverables include equipment delivery and inspection with a receiving report, installation and setup with an installation record, startup and functional verification with defect reporting, and documentation handover including manuals, quick reference procedures, maintenance lists, and recommended spare parts. Interested firms must submit company information, UEI number, GSA contract information if applicable, capability statements, product brochures with specifications, and authorized distributor letters from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and complete electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.203.
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Sources Sought Notice
*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
SUBJECT* Ultrasound Equipment l KC VAMC
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0466
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-02-2026 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME,
CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6525
NAICS CODE* 334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15
3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer
Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov
913-758-9928
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Kansas City VA Medical Center
4801 East Linwood Boulevard
Kansas City MO
POSTAL CODE 64128-2226
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DESCRIPTION
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following:
Ultrasound Equipment, Kansas City VAMC ***See Statement of Requirement for details***
If this is within your capacity, please respond with the information below:
• Company Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• Phone, Fax, and Email
• UEI number
• GSA Contract (as applicable)
• Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement.
• Brochures of products being offered, to include specifications.
• Authorized distributor letter from OEM
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.203, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.203 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in SBA at Small Business Search.
Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is:
tywanna.sparks@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048 http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:tywanna.sparks@va.gov
STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
GE Ultrasound Venue Go
1. General Objectives
Overview The purpose of this project is to acquire and commission a GE Venue GO Ultrasound to assist with emergency department daily functions which include the flexibility to scan, diagnose and treat patients in the emergency department.
Background The KCVA emergency department requires a compact, adaptable bedside assessment ultrasound tool to perform fast and precise POCUS (point of care ultrasound) which is standard of care in emergency medicine. The GE Venue go helps physicians to quickly triage patients and determine a care pathway in emergency situations, can help in bedside intervention such as placement of central lines or peripheral IV’s and enables confident diagnostic scans without ionizing radiation for complete evaluation.
2. Requirements
Description Qty Venue Go R5 Premier 1 3sc-Rs Phased Array Robe Wideband Phased Array Probe 1 L4-12t-Rs Linear Array Probe 1 C1-5-Rs Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA POC Only) 1 Venue Go Cart 1
3. Scope and methodology
• Procure one GE venue GO ultrasound and required accessories including three active probes accessible and in good condition.
• Verify site cleaning and infection-control efforts.
• Install and connect the probes, and fittings in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Perform startup and functional checks, and proper cleaning behavior.
• Provide operator training covering use, settings, safety precautions, shutdown, and routine maintenance.
4. Tasks and Associated Deliverables
Equipment delivery and inspection
• Task: Receive the GE Venue Go, and accessories; inspect for shipping damage and verify contents against the packing list and the existing KCVA configuration.
• Deliverable: Receiving and inspection report, including serial numbers and configuration details.
Installation and setup
• Task: Position the instrument, charge unit, and boot up per manufacturer guidance.
• Deliverable: Installation record noting completion without issues.
Startup and functional verification
• Task: Conduct trial runs with ultrasound scanning including training on use.
• Deliverable: Report any defects or missing components.
Documentation handover
• Task: Compile and transfer relevant documents to the customer, including manuals, quick reference procedures, and maintenance/consumables list, and indicate alignment with current KCVA validation and SOP documents.
• Deliverable: Documentation package (physical or electronic) and a list of recommended spare parts and consumables.
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