6515--Pre-Solicitation/Sources Sought Notice - SITERITE ULTRASOUND (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (Network Contracting Office 16) is conducting market research for the procurement of a SiteRite 9 Ultrasound System (brand name or equal) and associated medical equipment to enhance vascular access procedures at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The complete package includes the ultrasound system unit, Cue Linear Probe, Sony Medical Printer, Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation Sensor, printer bracket, medical equipment roll stand, and VATA Bifurcated Vein Block, all of which must be provided by OEM-certified vendors. Respondents must demonstrate small business certifications if applicable, manufacturing or distribution status with OEM authorization, domestic or non-domestic product origin, and provide capability statements demonstrating similar government contracts and availability under existing government procurement vehicles such as GWACs, GSA schedules, IDIQs, or BPAs. The government anticipates awarding a competitive, firm fixed-price contract and will use responses to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time and should be submitted to contract specialist Carmyn E Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov.

This is a pre-solicitation notice issued for market research and planning purposes only, with no set-aside designation currently applied, though the government will evaluate whether a small business set-aside is appropriate based on responses received. No incumbent contractor or current contract value is identified in this notice. The requirement falls under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees and PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Delivery must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and invoicing is due following delivery, installation, testing, and government acceptance. It is important to note that this Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a binding solicitation, commitment to award, or authorization to incur costs, and respondents will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding.