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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to procure four Butterfly IQ3 Ultrasound Systems and four corresponding hard cases for the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. The solicitation (36C24425Q0298) requires brand name Butterfly IQ3 systems with specific technical specifications, including a 1.5-meter Lightning and USB-C 2.0 cable, standard 3-year warranty, one user seat, advanced imaging tools, AI capabilities, and on-demand educational videos. Quotes are due by January 31, 2025, at 12:00pm EST and must be submitted via email to alexandra.stankovic@va.gov. The award will be based solely on price, with documentation requirements including a completed SF1449, Buy American Certificate, pricing details, and a letter of authorization from the original equipment manufacturer. While the solicitation is unrestricted, there is a 100% price evaluation preference for HUBZone small businesses.

The procurement falls under NAICS category 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with an estimated contract value of $20,430.44. The single-source justification highlights the Butterfly IQ3's unique third-generation technology that can scan the entire body with one probe, a capability not matched by competitors. The Wilmington VA Medical Center already has compatible iPads and software installed for the Butterfly IQ3 system, which supports the brand-specific procurement. Delivery will be FOB destination, with payment contingent upon government inspection and acceptance. Although initially considered for an SDVOSB set-aside, the current solicitation does not have a specific small business designation. Market research revealed ten past purchases from Small Business Manufacturers and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), indicating a competitive market for this medical equipment.