6515--L51K ultrasound probe
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of supplying, installing, configuring, validating, and maintaining an L51K ultrasound probe for the Loma Linda VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide an L51K ultrasound probe and associated services. Key requirements include:
- Supply, installation, configuration, and validation of the L51K ultrasound probe.
- Ongoing technical support and maintenance services for the installed product.
- The probe must be fully compatible with the existing Arietta 750 Intraoperative Ultrasound system and the DaVinci Robot.
- System-specific design is required, including direct interface with the DaVinci console's Tile Pro.
- Enhanced capabilities over standard robotic ultrasound probes, such as being the smallest drop-in probe on the market for increased access, and featuring a linear array for better tissue contact.
- Operating Room Workflow Integration that supports existing DaVinci robot workflows, reduces OR time, minimizes error risk, and improves tumor/margin identification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of Performance: Loma Linda VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA 92357
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-asides for Small Businesses, SDVOSB, and VOSB.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 03:00 PM PST
- Published: April 21, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable contractors must respond via email to Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) and type of small business (if applicable).
- Statement on small business status under NAICS 339112.
- Product name of the L51K ultrasound probe, manufacturer details (if not own), country of origin, and manufacturer's small business status.
- Information on existing federal contracts for similar products/services (e.g., GSA FSS, NAC, NASA SEWP).
- Estimated calendar days for installation, configuration, and validation.
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- A detailed capability statement with one or more reference contracts demonstrating experience with L51K ultrasound probes and required services. General statements are not acceptable; specific contract details and verifier contacts are required.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a binding contract. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Failure to provide all requested information may impact the government's set-aside determination.