6515--FY 25 Pain Management Ultrasound ERR

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (Network Contracting Office 8) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes to identify potential qualified businesses capable of providing a brand name Philips 795090 Sparq Ultrasound System for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. This market research exercise targets businesses within the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing industry classification (NAICS code 339112) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested businesses must submit a qualifications letter containing company details including name, address, point of contact information, phone number, email, Unique Entity Identifier Code, socio-economic category, Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number if applicable, and a capability statement demonstrating past or current contracts for similar requirements. To be eligible for future award consideration, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home. All responses must be submitted via email to darrin.alexander2@va.gov no later than August 4, 2025, at 13:00 Hours Eastern Standard Time, with the subject line "RFI# 36C24825Q1012- Philips, 795090 Sparq Ultrasound System."

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified businesses meeting the specified NAICS code requirements. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, nor are any potential award values or budget ranges disclosed for this pain management ultrasound equipment procurement. The notice specifies procurement of a single Philips 795090 Sparq Ultrasound System, though no delivery timeline or performance period is outlined in the market research documentation. The government emphasizes that this is strictly a market research initiative and not a formal solicitation, with no obligation to award a contract and no reimbursement provided for response preparation costs. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be accepted, and the government will not entertain questions or discussions regarding this Sources Sought Notice.