6515--Philips NA Philips ML26-8 Transducer EPIQ Elite Upgrade Competition Between OEM-Authorized SB Distributors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is procuring one Philips EPIQ Elite ML26-8 Transducer and accompanying training for the VA Maine Healthcare System (VAMC Togus). The requirement specifies an ML26-8 Ultra High Frequency Compact Linear Array Transducer with operating frequencies between 26-8 MHz, designed for superficial imaging applications including small parts, vascular, dermal, neonatal, and ocular uses. The transducer must be compatible with the existing Philips EPIQ Elite Ultrasound System at VAMC Togus to ensure system integration, warranty preservation, and regulatory compliance. The solicitation requires bidders to be Philips North America OEM-authorized distributors who can provide the exact Philips brand transducer and training package. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible OEM-authorized distributor, and quotes must be submitted by 16:30 EDT on September 29, 2025, with an intended processing date of September 30, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside competition limited exclusively to Philips North America OEM-authorized small business distributors. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned in the available documentation, the procurement involves acquiring a single specialized medical transducer unit along with the necessary training services. The place of performance is located at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330, specifically serving the VA Maine Healthcare System. The procurement timeline is notably compressed, with only four days between the posting date of September 25, 2025, and the quote submission deadline of September 29, 2025.