6515--portable advanced ultrasound system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting market research for a portable advanced ultrasound system to be deployed at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque. This Request for Information (RFI) specifically seeks sources for a single Sonosite PX Ultrasound System equipped with Voice Assist, two transducers (L15-4 and L19-5), and a stand for use in surgical procedures within an anesthesia pain clinic. Respondents must be authorized resellers or distributors of the Original Equipment Manufacturer and demonstrate their business type classification, federal contract holdings, and capabilities. The system must be mobile between beds, feature an intuitive touch panel, adjustable height, and include comprehensive clinical staff training and installation services. All responses are due by July 25, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific Time via email to Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov, with the VA explicitly prohibiting remanufactured or gray market items.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and targets businesses under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The vendor must deliver the complete ultrasound system within 30 days of ordering and complete installation within 60 days, with a performance period extending from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026. The system will be delivered to VA Long Beach Healthcare System at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822, and must include a five-month manufacturer's warranty covering parts, labor, and software updates. The vendor is also required to report any manufacturer recalls or safety notices within 48 hours to both the Contracting Officer and VHA Product Recall Office.