NSU Nursing Alost Hall Portable Ultrasound System - Addendum 1

Northwestern State University's Business Affairs Purchasing Section has issued an Invitation to Bid (SB# 7668) for a Nursing Alost Hall Portable Ultrasound System, targeting jurisdictions in Ouachita Parish and New Orleans City, Louisiana. The procurement seeks one portable ultrasound system with comprehensive technical specifications, including a 12-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen, multiple imaging modes, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, and four distinct transducer types (linear, curved, phased array, and micro-convex). The bid requires two primary line items: the ultrasound system itself and a comprehensive system warranty and support package. Bidders must provide a 5-year system warranty covering hardware and software maintenance, parts replacement, preventive maintenance visits, system updates, and on-site training for simulation faculty. All equipment must be new, supplied by factory-trained and certified technicians, and vendors must hold a valid Louisiana contractor's license. The bid was released on August 28, 2025, with sealed proposals due by 2 pm on September 25, 2025, and the university reserves the right to award items separately or reject any bids.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the bid is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Shipping, freight, set-up, and installation costs must be included in the bid price, with delivery specified to NSU Central Receiving in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The university is tax-exempt and seeks a vendor who can provide equivalent or superior equipment to the outlined specifications. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors must include all associated costs in their proposal, including the ultrasound system, warranty, training, and delivery. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a potential award value that would cover a high-end medical imaging system with extensive support and warranty provisions.