6525--BNOE GE Ultrasound

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking to procure a GE Voluson Signature 18 Portable Ultrasound Machine for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center's OB/GYN department through solicitation 36C26025Q0450. The procurement is comprehensive, including the ultrasound machine and several accessories such as convex and microconvex array probes, a gel warmer, probe holder, battery pack, WLAN stick, B/W printer kit, and glossy paper. Vendors must submit a completed SF 1449, company details, technical specifications, and pricing schedule, with the evaluation focusing on the offeror's status as a manufacturer-authorized provider and ability to meet technical capabilities. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Buy American Certificate requirements, which mandate detailed certification of domestic and foreign end product origins. The offer due date is 04-18-2025 at 15:00 PDT, with a specified base performance period from 05-05-2025 to 07-31-2025.

The solicitation is unrestricted but categorized under NAICS code 334517 for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, with potential set-aside considerations for small businesses. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a high-value medical imaging equipment purchase. The place of performance is the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, with the procurement managed by the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office located in Vancouver, WA. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate that foreign end products meet specific domestic content thresholds, with special attention to commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items and critical components. Price will be a key factor in the award decision, alongside technical capabilities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The procurement aligns with the VA's medical equipment modernization efforts, specifically targeting advanced ultrasound technology for specialized medical departments.