6515--ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0471
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Steve Ashby steve.ashby@va.gov (319) 887-4935
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is seeking to procure a ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System to support clinical operations and patient care at the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, Iowa. This is a sole source, firm-fixed-price procurement conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits non-competitive awards when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The VA has determined that Abbott Laboratories Inc. is the only authorized distributor and vendor capable of providing the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System to meet the government's specifications. While this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, interested vendors may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to the Contracting Officer, Steve Ashby, at steve.ashby@va.gov by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time to demonstrate their capability to provide the equipment. The government will review all submissions to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, though the final decision to compete remains solely within the government's discretion. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).
No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. Abbott Laboratories Inc. is identified as the incumbent vendor and sole responsible source for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify an award value or budget range for this contract. The notice was posted on March 16, 2026, with a response deadline of March 23, 2026, and will be archived 60 days following the response date. No specific quantity of equipment, service timeline, or performance metrics are detailed in the presolicitation documentation.
Notice text
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. The VA requires the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System to support the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, IA in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System is unique to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. Market research revealed that ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC is the only authorized distributor for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System currently being sought by VA. Additionally ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC is the only vendor that can provide the required ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System. The ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System is routinely used by Iowa City VA Health Care System to provide patient care and support. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112 and the Product Service code is 6515.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC is the only vendor that can provide the requested equipment. However, vendors that believe they can provide the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to steve.ashby@va.gov by 10:00 CST March 16, 2026. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26326Q0471.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--Brand Name Only MultiView Ultrasound System | Award Notice | |
| 6515--ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System | Pre-Solicitation |
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