6515--Purchase and Delivery Sonosite US and Probes Brand Name or Equal

The Network Contracting Office (NCO 16) has issued a Sources‑Sought/RFI (Notice of Intent to Sole Source) to determine industry capability and pricing for a single point‑of‑care (POC) ultrasound system for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Towbin Healthcare Center, AR. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to deliver, configure, install, and provide standard warranty/service support for a system that meets or exceeds the “brand‑name” reference SonoSite PX, including mobile‑cart design, fluid‑resistant surfaces, boot‑ready in ≤60 seconds, and imaging modes (B‑Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, M‑Mode, real‑time needle visualization). Respondents must also supply required documentation, coordinate clinical acceptance with Surgery Services and Biomedical Engineering, and provide descriptive literature proving “equal” product compliance with all salient characteristics. In addition to technical capability, the solicitation requires contractors to submit (1) a list of prior contracts with commercial, federal, state, and local governments that illustrate comparable performance, (2) evidence of Trade Agreement and Buy‑American/Non‑Manufacturer Rule compliance (including SAM Trade Agreement Certificate), (3) any applicable contract vehicle numbers (GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, BPA), and (4) estimated industry pricing for market‑research/budgetary purposes. The period of performance is 30 days ARO, with delivery location at CAVHS, and responses are due 05 May 2026, 15:00 CST, via email to t.miller@va.gov (subject line: 36C25626Q0711 – Sources Sought Sonosite US and Probes). Small Business concerns are encouraged to respond.

Notice ID

3300bf0a083f45a094115951781fbf86

Solicitation Number

36C25626Q0711

NAICS Code

334510

Classification Code

6515