6515--695-26-3-969-0314 SEPG 501391 ULTRASOUND (VA-26-00070341)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for the procurement of ELLEX ABSOLU S ULTRASOUND CONSOLE and related equipment, probes, software, accessories, and training. This notice aims to determine the interest and capability of both Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses are due by June 23, 2026, at 8:00 am Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- ELLEX ABSOLU S ULTRASOUND CONSOLE WITH A-STD PROBE (QTY: 1)
- ELLEX BIOMETRY A-SCAN PROBE (QTY: 2)
- ELLEX 15 MHz B PROBE (QTY: 2)
- 50 MHz LINEAR HIGH-RESOLUTION PROBE (QTY: 1)
- STANDARDIZED A PROBE (QTY: 5)
- ELLEX BOX OF CLEARSCANS (QTY: 1)
- ELLEX DICOM SOFTWARE (QTY: 1)
- ELLEX WIRELESS 9 FUNCTION FOOTSWITCH (QTY: 1)
- ELLEX ULTRASOUND CART (QTY: 1)
- ELLEX ULTRASOUND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS TRAINING (QTY: 1)
Salient characteristics include A-scan biometry (immersion and direct contact), B-scan (15 MHz), UBM capabilities (50 MHz linear high-resolution probe, single-use sterile UBM-probe cover devices, 8-MHz A-scan diagnostic transducers), DICOM networking, footswitch, height-adjustable cart, and 1-day on-site clinical applications training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Not a formal set-aside, but seeking capabilities from Small Businesses, VOSBs, and SDVOSBs.
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 8:00 am CST
- Published: June 11, 2026
Place of Performance
Equipment shall be delivered to the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53295.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit information regarding:
- Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product.
- Business size and socioeconomic status.
- A Letter of Support from the manufacturer if proprietary firmware, customized OS, or COTS devices are involved. Responses should be emailed to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov.
Important Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government will not pay for responses, and submissions will not be returned. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for any future set-aside consideration.