Philips 5500 Ultrasound Cart

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (Network Contracting Office 15) is seeking to procure a Philips 5500 Mobile Ultrasound Cart for delivery to the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. This procurement is structured as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C25526Q0211, classified under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The RFQ is designated as a Brand Name Requirement, indicating that only the specified equipment will be considered. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with current electronic representations and certifications on file, and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms must be verified in the Small Business Administration database. Key deadlines include March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST for submission of questions, March 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST for quote submission, and the RFQ is scheduled for release on or about March 12, 2026. Quotes should be submitted via email to ronald.castle@va.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line, and all amendments and question responses will be posted on Beta SAM.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside using the NMR Exception, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to submit quotes. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the presolicitation notice. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis with FOB Destination terms. Non-OEM firms are required to submit an Authorized Distributor Letter along with their quote, demonstrating their authorization to sell the specified Philips equipment. The contracting officer is Ron Castle, who can be reached at ronald.castle@va.gov or (913) 946-1166 for additional information and clarifications regarding this procurement.