Vascular Access Ultrasound Systems (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, seeks three vascular access ultrasound systems (BD Site-Rite 9 or functionally equivalent) for the Puget Sound VA Medical Center, with proposals due September 25, 2026, at 1400 EDT. The procurement is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Seattle, Washington. The IV Therapy/Vascular Access Team requires brand-new, manufacturer-warranted equipment capable of safely placing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines, midline catheters, and peripheral IV access for Veteran patients. Remanufactured, refurbished, used, demo, or gray market items are strictly prohibited. Each system must include high-resolution touchscreen console units, high-frequency vascular linear array transducers, integrated magnetic needle-tracking and ECG catheter tip-location/confirmation capabilities comparable to Sherlock 3CG+, height-adjustable mobile roll stands with locking casters, and clinical applications and biomedical verification training. All equipment must arrive in original factory packaging with verifiable serial numbers. Delivery is required 90 days after receipt of order on a firm-fixed-price basis, FOB Destination.

Offerors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer or provide official manufacturer authorization documentation. Proposals must include a completed SF 1449, Trade Agreements Certificate (FAR 52.225-6) or Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2), and quotations for all systems and associated software on an all-or-none basis. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer upon government acceptance. Invoices shall be submitted electronically per VAAR Clause 852.232-72. The contracting officer is Jazir Fahim (Jazir.fahim@va.gov, 907-201-3903). NAICS Code 334510; PSC 6525.