6525--ultrasound system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure a FUJIFILM SONOSITE LX Ultrasound System for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System's Emergency Department. The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 36C26225Q0871 targets the acquisition of a high-performance ultrasound system with specific technical requirements, including a 21.3" high-definition touch display, advanced imaging modes, and multiple high-resolution transducers. Quotes must be electronically submitted by May 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST to Contracting Officer Deronte Reid, with evaluation based on the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics and specifications. The solicitation requires an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer and mandates that the entire system be delivered, installed, and operational within 30 calendar days of contract award. The evaluation will be conducted on an "All-Or-None" basis, meaning the award will be made to a single offeror who meets all requirements.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS Code 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The specific procurement includes the main ultrasound system console, two transducers (L12-3 and P5-1), user guide, service manual, and a trade-in credit for an existing X-Porte Ultrasound System. The place of performance is located at 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822, specifically in Room 170 of Building 164 at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Contractors must strictly comply with VA data protection and cybersecurity standards, and will be required to provide on-site setup and user orientation as part of the system delivery. The solicitation includes a Certificate of Compliance that emphasizes contractors cannot subcontract more than 50% of the contract amount to non-certified firms, with potential significant penalties for false certifications.