Philips 5500 Ultrasound Cart

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15), through the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, is seeking to procure four Philips 5500 Extended Compact Cart units (Manufacturer Part Number FUS5748) to support cardiovascular services at Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This is a brand-specific acquisition justified by the fact that Philips is the sole manufacturer capable of producing a cart specifically designed to hold and secure the Philips 5500 Ultrasound System, with alternative solutions requiring the purchase of entirely new ultrasound systems at substantially greater cost to the government. The vendor must be an authorized Philips distributor and submit an Authorized Distributor Letter with their quote. Evaluation will be conducted using a weighted criterion approach that emphasizes Technical Requirements and Past Performance more heavily than Price. The offer due date is March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT, providing interested contractors with a one-week response period from the March 13, 2026 posting date.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documents, as this appears to be a new procurement supporting the Cardio Hub and Spoke program expansion. The procurement is classified under NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and Product/Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The government requires delivery of all four units within 30 days after receipt of order, with no installation services required, and the carts must include product manuals and warranty information upon delivery. Performance location is Columbia, Missouri 65201, at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center Community-Based Outpatient Clinics facility.