6515--Sonosite ST Ultrasound System & Accessories or Equal Product: Ultrasound System

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting a request for information (RFI) on Sonosite ST ultrasound systems and accessories, with responses due by August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM PST; the procurement carries a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. The equipment will be deployed at VA Great Los Angeles Medical Center. The RFI seeks qualified sources capable of providing a Sonosite ST L31500 Ultrasound System or equal product meeting draft salient characteristics, including a main ultrasound system, two transducers (L15-4 and L13-6), small basket, steep needle profiling accessory, 12-month standard coverage warranty, service manual, user guide USB, and an additional service manual. The ultrasound system must feature at least a 21-inch portrait display with 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, auto steep needle profiling, connectivity options, and 5 kilogram storage bin capacity, and must comply with IEC 60601-2-37 standards. Respondents must address 19 specific questions addressing capabilities, business size, manufacturer status, small business compliance, COTS classification, subcontracting limitations, FDA clearance, leasing options, federal contract availability, pricing, and SAM.gov registration. Buy America Act compliance information is required, including country of origin, domestic content percentage, and manufacturer location. This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to award a contract.