6515--695-26-3-969-0314 sepg 501391 ultrasound (VA-26-00070341)
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25226Q0521
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is conducting market research to determine vendor capability and interest in supplying ELLEX ultrasound equipment and related products for ophthalmology applications, with responses due by June 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. This sources sought notice is unclassified and carries no set-aside.
The equipment will be placed at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement targets NAICS Code 334510 (electromedical apparatus manufacturing) and includes one ELLEX ABSOLU S ultrasound console with A-STD probe, multiple probes (two biometry A-scan probes, two 15 MHz B probes, one 50 MHz linear high-resolution probe, five standardized A probes for ABSOLU S modules), one box of Clearscans, DICOM software compatible with Zeiss Forum, one wireless 9-function footswitch, one ultrasound cart, and one day of on-site clinical applications training.
The system must support A-scan and B-scan biometry for axial length and intraocular lens power measurements, ultrasound biomicroscopy with ten single-use sterile probe covers and six 8-MHz A-scan diagnostic transducers, pachymetry with auto-calibration, DICOM networking, image capture and storage, and clinical training for identifying sight-threatening retinal lesions. Vendor responses should include evidence of business qualifications, manufacturer authorization, and socioeconomic status. VOSB and SDVOSB applicants must be registered and verified in the VIP system. Responses should be submitted to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov. This notice is market research only and does not constitute a commitment or obligation by the Government.
Notice text
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This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334510.
This sources sought notice is to determine interest and capability of authorized vendors able to fulfill the following requirement:
ELLEX ABSOLU S ULTRASOUND CONSOLE WITH A-STD PROBE (P/N PCBX0037S1S) QTY:1
ELLEX BIOMETRY A-SCAN PROBE FOR ABSOLU Ground plate w/o filter QTY:2
ELLEX 15 MHz B PROBE FOR ABSOLU/ABSOLU S QTY:2
50 MHz LINEAR HIGH-RESOLUTION PROBE FOR ABSOLU/ABSOLU S SYSTEMS ONLY QTY:1
STANDARDIZED A PROBE (PROBE ONLY) FOR ABSOLU S MODULES ONLY QTY:5
ELLEX BOX OF CLEARSCANS QTY:1
ELLEX DICOM SOFTWARE FOR ABSOLU ULTRASOUND QTY:1
ELLEX WIRELESS 9 FUNCTION FOOTSWITCH FOR ABSOLU/ABSOLU S QTY:1
ELLEX ULTRASOUND CART FOR ABSOLU & COMPACT TOUCH 2 QTY:1
ELLEX ULTRASOUND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS TRAINING QTY:1
Salient Characteristics Brand Name or Equal:
A-scan Biometry: to verify measurements of the length of the eye (axial length)
-Immersion A-scan
-Direct contact A-scan
-QTY Two (2) Biometry A-scan transducers
-Auto Axial length average and standard deviation calculations
-IOL Formulas
-Lens Database
-measurement tools
B-scan
15 MHz B-scan probe
-Qty Two (2) Biometry B-scan transducers
UBM
-QTY One (1) UBM Transducer
-QTY Ten (10) single-use sterile UBM-probe cover devices
-QTY Six (6) 8-MHz A-scan diagnostic transducers
allows for: diagnosis of tumor lesions, diagnosis of retinal vitreous membrane detachment and diagnosis of Graves disease
-probe positioning feedback/visualization
-Static and dynamic image capture and storage
-Image Annotation
-pachymetry probe self-check/auto calibration
-DICOM networking, compatibility to send to Ziess Forum
-Footswitch
-height-adjustable cart with keyboard tray
-1-day on-site Clinical Applications training to identify sight threatening retinal lesions, such as ocular tumors measurements critical in determining what power lens implant to place in the eye after cataract surgery
-Sulcus-to-Sulcus measurements
-corneal thickness measurements
-IOP correction formulas
VA Networked Medical Device risk assessment documents:
VA Directive 6550
Ports, Protocols, and Security spreadsheet
Inventory List
MDS2
Network Topology Diagram
Software Bill of Materials
A Letter of support is required if there is any vendor proprietary firmware, customized OS, or COTS Devices (i.e. NAS, Firewall, switch, HW load balancer, etc.)
Place of Performance
Equipment shall be delivered to the Clement J. Zablocki 5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee WI 53295
Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;
Business size/Socioeconomic status;
Memo or correspondence from manufacturer to distribute their products.
This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334510 responses should be submitted by e-mail to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 8:00 am Central Standard Time on 06/23/2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25226Q0521.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--695-26-3-969-0314 sepg 501391 ultrasound (VA-26-00070341) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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