6515--Equipment: Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe
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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 the North Florida / South Georgia VA Healthcare System Cardiology Department, is soliciting proposals for one (1) Brand Name or Equal Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe with all required accessories. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The equipment is crucial for maintaining continuity of care, clinical imaging standards, and supporting growing structural heart procedure volumes. Quotes are due by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe, including all necessary cables, connectors, mounting accessories, and manufacturer-required components. Key deliverables and requirements include:
- Physical connection and system configuration (Testing and Validation).
- Operator and Technical Manuals (electric and/or hard copy) with cleaning and high-level disinfection instructions.
- Equipment must meet or exceed specific operating features, imaging modes, and high-frequency broadband operation specifications.
- Integration with existing imaging software and PACS workflow via the host Epic 7 ultrasound system (serial number US516B0669).
- Compatibility with Philips ultrasound platforms (e.g., EPIQ CVx).
- One (1) day of onsite training.
- Manufacturer's warranty on all provided equipment and accessories.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 334510.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is anticipated within 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Delivery Destination: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center Warehouse, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.
Submission & Evaluation
- Vendor Questions Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 12:30 PM ET. Questions must be emailed to Scott.Brickey@va.gov.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026, by 4:30 PM ET. Quotes must be emailed to Scott.Brickey@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical capability (ability to meet or exceed requirements, including documentation/brochures), Delivery (realistic schedule aligned with government's anticipated timeframe), and Price (reasonableness).
- Weighting: Technical and Delivery combined are considered more important than Price.
Eligibility
This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Scott K Brickey
- Email: Scott.Brickey@va.gov
- Phone: 352-381-5717