6515--E14CL4B Biplane Transducer
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25726Q0689
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Dallas, Texas 75216, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Rafael Rodriguez rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov (254) 560-0262
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research to identify vendors for two E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers and two UA2507 Reprocessing Stainless Steel Trays, with responses due August 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The VA North Texas Health Care System (customer) seeks this equipment to restore critical ultrasound capability in Urology Surgical Service, which currently has no working biplane transducers and must support cancer diagnoses and increased patient volume. The government is specifically evaluating U.S. manufacturers.
The E14CL4B transducer must support transrectal, transvaginal, and urology applications with 14–4 MHz frequency range and 3–60 mm focal range. Required imaging modes include B-mode, M-mode, pulsed wave Doppler, color flow mapping (color and power Doppler), tissue harmonic imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, strain elastography, and combination modes. The transducer must include two arrays enabling simultaneous biplane imaging (curved array for transverse, linear array for sagittal) to facilitate needle guidance during biopsy. Transverse sector spans 138 degrees; expanded sector 178 degrees; sagittal field is trapezoidal at 65 mm wide plus 2–15 degree expansion. Physical specifications include variable stiffness shaft, approximately 250 grams weight, and smart button functionality for image activation, storage, and printing.
Responses must include business registration status in SAM, NAICS code, business size, socioeconomic designation (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or other), applicable GSA or VA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, and place of manufacture. Submit to Contract Specialist Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov with subject line "36C25726Q0689, Sources Sought Notice." This notice is market research only and does not constitute a binding solicitation.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Extension of Sources Sought
This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities. The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) has a requirement to purchase two E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers with an authorized vendor to supply and deliver the item(s) identified in Table 1 below. Currently Urology Surgical Service has no working Biplane transducers. Due to the critical diagnoses for cancer and the increase of population to provide care for, additional transducers and probes are mandatory. SCOPE OF WORK Item Item Description Quantity 9048 E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducer 2 UA2507 Reprocessing SS Tray For E14CL4B, E10C4 2- Brand name or Equal
Salient Characteristics – E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducer (Brand Name or Equal)
1. Clinical Applications
• Must support Transrectal, Transvaginal, and Urology applications.
2. Frequency & Acoustic Performance
• Frequency range must be 14–4 MHz.
• Focal range must be 3–60 mm.
3. Imaging Modes Required
The transducer must provide all of the following modes:
• B‑Mode
• M‑Mode
• PWD (Pulsed Wave Doppler)
• CFM (Color Flow Mapping), including Color Doppler & Power Doppler
• THI (Tissue Harmonic Imaging)
• CEUS (Contrast‑Enhanced Ultrasound)
• Strain Elastography
• Combination imaging modes
4. Biplane Imaging Requirements
• Must include two arrays (curved array for transverse imaging and linear array for sagittal imaging).
• Must support simultaneous biplane imaging, enabling visualization of two planes at once for needle guidance during biopsy/puncture procedures.
5. Image Field / Sector Requirements
• Transverse sector: 138°
• Expanded sector: 178°
• Sagittal field: trapezoidal, 65 mm wide, plus 2 × 15° expansion
6. Physical / Ergonomic Features
• Must include variable stiffness shaft to improve patient comfort and instrument maneuverability.
• Weight must be approx. 250 g.
• Must include Smart Button™ functionality to activate, freeze, store, and print images with a single press.
7. Sterilization & Reprocessing Requirements
• Must be fully immersible for sterilization.
• Must be compatible with UA2507 stainless steel reprocessing tray (or equal).
8. Compatible Ultrasound Systems
Equivalent products must be compatible with the following or provide equal system interoperability:
• bkActiv, bkSpecto, bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv S Series
Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable Place of Manufacture All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement. Send responses to both the Contract Specialist. Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0689, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 08/20/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.
Update #2 ·
Extension of Sources Sought
Goverment is looking to see if there's a USA manufacturer
This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities. The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) has a requirement to purchase two E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers with an authorized vendor to supply and deliver the item(s) identified in Table 1 below. Currently Urology Surgical Service has no working Biplane transducers. Due to the critical diagnoses for cancer and the increase of population to provide care for, additional transducers and probes are mandatory. SCOPE OF WORK Item Item Description Quantity 9048 E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducer 2 UA2507 Reprocessing SS Tray For E14CL4B, E10C4 2 Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable Place of Manufacture All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement. Send responses to both the Contract Specialist. Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0689, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 08/07/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.
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This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities.
The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) has a requirement to purchase two E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers with an authorized vendor to supply and deliver the item(s) identified in Table 1 below. Currently Urology Surgical Service has no working Biplane transducers. Due to the critical diagnoses for cancer and the increase of population to provide care for, additional transducers and probes are mandatory.
SCOPE OF WORK
Item
Item Description
Quantity
9048
E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducer
2
UA2507
Reprocessing SS Tray For E14CL4B, E10C4
2
Responses shall include:
Business Name
Business Address
Point of Contact
Name
Phone Number
E-mail Address
SAM UID Number
Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date.
NAICS code
Business Size: Small or Large
Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc.
GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable
Place of Manufacture
All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.
Send responses to both the Contract Specialist.
Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0689, Sources Sought Notice
Responses due date: 07/06/2026- 11:00 AM CT
DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25726Q0689 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25726Q0689.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--E14CL4B Biplane Transducer | Solicitation | |
| 6515--E14CL4B Biplane Transducer | Pre-Solicitation |
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