6515--Wilmington | Butterfly IQ3 Ultrasound System | NCO 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is preparing to solicit proposals for Butterfly IQ3 Ultrasound Systems to be delivered to the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. The procurement will focus on acquiring medical imaging equipment for healthcare services, with the full solicitation expected to be posted on SAM.gov around January 24, 2025. Potential offerors must submit all questions in writing to Contract Specialist Alexandra Stankovic via email, with no telephone inquiries permitted. The contract opportunity falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334510 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award, and must carefully monitor SAM.gov for the complete solicitation package and any potential amendments.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), providing targeted opportunities for veteran-owned companies in the medical equipment sector. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the opportunity is focused on acquiring ultrasound systems for a VA medical facility. The Product Service Code for this procurement is 6515, categorizing it under Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Responses to the solicitation will be due by January 31, 2025, with potential offerors required to carefully review all documentation and meet specific qualification criteria. The VA emphasizes that this pre-solicitation notice does not obligate the government to issue a contract or reimburse proposal preparation costs, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. Interested companies should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capabilities in providing advanced medical imaging technology to VA healthcare facilities.