6515--691| Audiometers Screen | 691-25-2-185-0038

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office West is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for a Natus Bio-logic AuDX Pro Screening Device or equivalent diagnostic Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) audiometer. The procurement seeks a sophisticated medical instrument with comprehensive capabilities including tympanometry, audiometry, and multiple testing protocols. Specific technical requirements include multi-frequency probe tones, binaural stimulation, simultaneous multi-frequency DPOAE, Noah-compatibility, and a rechargeable battery with 8-hour maximum operating time. Interested vendors must provide detailed information about their business, including size status, NAICS code compliance, manufacturer/distributor capabilities, federal contract holdings, and product conformity. The response deadline is March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, with responses being used by the VA to inform acquisition decisions and potentially issue a future solicitation.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, falling under NAICS Category 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The procurement is for a single unit to be delivered and installed by August 1, 2025, specifically at the VA Antelope Valley Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lancaster, California. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a specialized medical diagnostic device with precise technical specifications. The contract appears targeted at small businesses with capabilities in medical instrumentation and diagnostic equipment manufacturing. The VA's market research approach suggests a structured procurement process aimed at identifying qualified vendors who can meet the specific technical and operational requirements for this advanced audiometric screening device.