Portable Veterinary Ultrasound Systems, Sonoscape Laptop and Galaxy Tablets

Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is seeking to procure 35 Universal Imaging configured portable veterinary ultrasound systems, a Sonoscape Laptop Style X3V, and 35 Galaxy tablets with accompanying accessories for their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) teaching curriculum. The procurement opportunity is located in Larimer County, Colorado, with a bid posting date of September 9, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of September 12, 2025. The procurement appears focused on equipping veterinary students with advanced diagnostic imaging technology for educational purposes. Vendors must carefully review and complete the provided documentation, including the Vendor Self Certification Form and General Conditions for Invitation for Bid. The solicitation requires vendors to comply with comprehensive guidelines regarding bid preparation, product quality standards, and university procurement protocols. Potential bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, technologically advanced veterinary ultrasound systems and supporting tablet technology that meets the specific educational requirements of the veterinary medicine program.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes participation from diverse business types, including small businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and businesses from historically underutilized zones (HUBZones). Vendors must complete self-certification documents that detail their business classification, with strict warnings about misrepresentation potentially resulting in financial penalties, imprisonment, and disqualification from future procurement opportunities. The university maintains tax-exempt status and requires vendors to carry comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 35 ultrasound systems, a laptop, and 35 tablets, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids and encourages cooperative purchasing that might allow other public entities to access the agreement. Vendors must also provide a completed W-9 form and demonstrate compliance with various regulatory requirements, including export control regulations and accessibility standards.