Brand Name or Equal - ViewMate™ Multi Ultrasound System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VA Palo Alto Healthcare System) intends to procure capital ultrasound imaging equipment and associated transducers to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, with a sources-sought response deadline of August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. The procurement seeks brand name or equal products; vendors proposing alternatives must demonstrate equivalency to minimum salient characteristics. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California, with contracting administration in Fresno, California.

The system must deliver real-time intracardiac ultrasound (ICE) imaging, integrate seamlessly with the Abbott EnSite X Mapping System currently installed at the facility, and achieve 4D ICE capability. Required hardware includes a minimum 23.5-inch LCD display with articulating arm, 15.6-inch touchscreen, rechargeable battery with minimum two hours of operation, 1TB hard drive storage, four simultaneous transducer ports, integrated wireless and USB connectivity, DICOM networking, and AES-256 bit encryption cybersecurity features. Draft procurement specifies one ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System (VMM-ICE-02), one ICE Integration Package (2DSE-VMM), one SP5-1s Phased Array Transducer, and one L9-3s Linear Array Transducer.

The contractor must deliver, install, and test within two business days at no additional charge and provide initial on-site operational training at no additional cost. A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts replacement and defects applies. NAICS 339113; PSC 6515. Vendors should submit company information, identify applicable contract vehicles (FSS, GSA MAS, ECAT, MSPV, NASA SEWP, or open market), confirm manufacturer status, and provide Buy American Act compliance details to Janetra Johnson at Janetra.johnson@va.gov.