6525--TAVR TEE Probe

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking sources for a TAVR TEE Probe for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement involves a Philips X8-2t Transducer specifically compatible with an existing EPIQ cardiac ultrasound machine, with precise technical requirements including an 8-2 MHz frequency range, minimum 2500 elements, and 3D color mode capabilities. Vendors must submit detailed capability statements by December 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with responses emailed directly to Bridgett Sharma at the VA Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California. Evaluation criteria will include business size status under NAICS 334517, manufacturing and distribution information, FDA clearance details, available contract vehicles, and compliance with Buy American Act requirements. Potential suppliers must also demonstrate the ability to provide accompanying clinical support and training services.

The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside, and is classified under NAICS 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business standard of 1,200 employees. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing information and demonstrate compatibility with Philips Xmatrix, PureWave, and TrueVue imaging technologies. The procurement includes not only the TEE probe but also one day of onsite clinical support and one day of Level 2 training for personnel. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement appears focused on obtaining highly specialized medical imaging equipment for cardiac diagnostic purposes. The contract will be executed through the VA Network Contracting Office, with performance expected at the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System, indicating a localized but technically sophisticated procurement effort.