6515--TVUS – GE Healthcare

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (Puget Sound Health Care system) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research regarding Transvaginal Ultrasound Probes and Components. The procurement specifically seeks vendors for items including a Real Time 4D Microconvex Probe, Realtime 4D Option kit, LOGIQ E10s software upgrade, and Transvaginal Ultrasound Probe, with brand name or equal requirements. Vendors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) and provide proof of authorized manufacturer dealer status to qualify for consideration. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and requires compliance with small business size standards of less than 1,000 employees. The anticipated contract structure will be firm-fixed price, with responses due by August 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, and the place of performance designated as the Seattle VA Medical Center.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the VA specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other qualified small business manufacturers. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The notice emphasizes that this is strictly a market research initiative and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation or contract award will be issued. Vendors interested in responding must provide detailed company information including size classification and demonstrate their capability to supply the specified medical equipment. The procurement is categorized under PSC 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, indicating the specialized nature of the ultrasound equipment being sought.