BD SiteRite 9 Brand‑Name Ultrasound and Vascular‑Access System Accessories
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0433
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Mather, California 95655, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VA Northern California Health Care System), issued this Special Notice on March 18, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions for BD SiteRite 9 Ultrasound Systems and associated vascular-access components. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). This is an unrestricted solicitation with a firm fixed-price contract structure for medical equipment designed to support critical vascular access procedures. The VA has determined that only BD OEM equipment meets the government's requirements due to the system's unique integration capabilities with Sherlock 3CG+ Tip Confirmation Technology and Cue Needle Tracking Technology.
The primary objective of this procurement is to equip VA Northern California Health Care System with an integrated ultrasound system capable of supporting PICC, CVC, and peripheral IV placement workflows with real-time needle visualization and ECG-guided catheter tip confirmation. The solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0433, includes nine contract line items totaling 15 units of equipment, including ultrasound systems, linear probes, magnetizers, printers, and related accessories, with delivery required to Mather, California on an FOB destination basis. Quotes are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT and must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer Edward Hunter and Janetra Johnson, with questions required 72 hours before closing. While the solicitation is unrestricted, offerors must demonstrate authorized distributor status or proof of authenticity for equivalent items and complete the VA certificate of compliance regarding manufacturer classification. Evaluation criteria focus on price, authorized distributor status, and compliance with specified salient characteristics, with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer upon government inspection and acceptance.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, VA Northern California Health Care System, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a firm‑fixed‑price, sole-source purchase order to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions for the procurement of BD SiteRite™ 9 Ultrasound Systems and associated vascular‑access components.
1. Requirement Description
VA Northern California Health Care System has a requirement for vascular‑access ultrasound systems and accessories, specifically the BD SiteRite™ 9 Ultrasound System, which is purpose‑built to support PICC, CVC, and peripheral IV placement workflows. The system and accessories listed in the RFQ include:
• SiteRite 9 Ultrasound System (MPN 9770800)
• Linear Probe (9770803)
• Cue Magnetizer (9770811)
• Kickstand/Mounting Plate (9770806)
• Sherlock 3CG+ Equivalent Tip Confirmation Sensor (9770358)
• Medical Equipment Roll Stand (9770206/9770209)
• Sony Medical Printer (UPX898MD) and Bracket (BAR000206)
• Integrated accessories necessary for full vascular access workflow
2. Sole Source Justification
The BD SiteRite™ 9 is designated as Brand Name within the solicitation; the required system compatibility with BD technologies—specifically Sherlock 3CG+™ Tip Confirmation System and Cue™ Needle Tracking Technology—only the BD OEM equipment provides the necessary:
• Real‑time continuous needle visualization
• ECG-guided catheter tip confirmation
• Full workflow integration for vascular access
• Compatibility with BD vascular‑access components
The Government has determined that only one source is reasonably available that can provide the required equipment as an integrated, OEM‑validated system meeting all salient characteristics and VA requirements.
This procurement will be executed under the authority of FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1)(i), which permits soliciting from a single source when only one source is reasonably available.
3. NAICS / PSC Information
• NAICS: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
• Size Standard: 1,250 employees
• PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
4. This Notice Is Not a Request for Quotes
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
However, responsible sources that believe they can meet this requirement with fully compatible, OEM‑validated equipment may submit a capability statement via email to:
• Janetra.Johnson@va.gov
• Edward.Hunter@va.gov
Deadline for capability statements: Due date: March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
All submissions must include sufficient technical detail to demonstrate the vendor can meet all salient characteristics and fully integrate with BD vascular access technology listed above.
5. Disclaimer
This notice does not commit the Government to any contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ_ 36C26126Q0433_3.17.2026.pdf |
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