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

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This Sources Sought notice is issued by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) to gather market research on potential contractors capable of providing and delivering a SonoSite PX ultrasound system or an equal product. The government is assessing contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, compliance with regulations (Nonmanufacturer Rule, Buy American Act, Trade Agreement Act), and industry pricing. This notice also serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source if no adequate responses are received.

• Delivery, configuration, and installation of one complete POC ultrasound system.

• System must meet all salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Provision of required documentation, standard warranty/service support.

• The brand name reference is SonoSite PX; equal products will be considered if they meet or exceed all salient characteristics.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Delivery Location: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg. 182, Little Rock, AR, 72114.

• Responses are due by 05/05/2026 at 3:00 PM (CST).

• Submit responses via email to t.miller@va.gov.

• Subject line: "36C25626Q0711 - Sources Sought – Sonosite US and Probes."

• No solicitation currently exists.

• Responses are for market research purposes only and do not constitute an offer.

• Interested offerors must provide company information, business size (Small Business, SDB, HUBZone, 8A), and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.

• Specific questions regarding Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) compliance, Buy American Act compliance, and Trade Agreement compliance must be answered.

• Contractors must provide proof of qualifications and authorization letters if applicable.

• This is a Sources Sought/RFI and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Contractors should provide descriptive literature demonstrating their ability to meet all salient characteristics if offering an "equal" product.

• Estimated industry pricing for the product is requested for market research.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This document is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. The purpose is to conduct market research to determine contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, compliance with regulations (Nonmanufacturer Rule, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act), and estimated industry pricing for the purchase and delivery of Sonosite US and Probes for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS).

• Delivery, configuration, and installation of one complete POC ultrasound system meeting specified salient characteristics.

• Provision of required documentation.

• Coordination of clinical acceptance with Surgery Services and Biomedical Engineering.

• Provision of standard warranty and service support.

• The requirement is for a "Brand Name or Equal" product, referencing the SonoSite PX. Equal products will be considered if they meet or exceed all salient characteristics.

• Delivery Location: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North, North Little Rock, AR 72114.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Response Due Date: May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time (CST).

• Submission Method: Email to t.miller@va.gov.

• Subject Line: 36C25626Q0711 - Sources Sought – Sonosite US and Probes.

• Note: This is NOT a solicitation (RFP, IFB, RFQ). Responses are for market research purposes only and do not constitute an offer. No contract will be formed based on this notice. The government is not obligated to purchase any items or services based on this RFI. The government may intend to sole source this requirement if no responses are received.

• Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond to assist in determining potential competition levels.

• This is a new requirement.

• Public information will not be provided.

• All information submitted will be used solely as market research by CAVHS and will not be released externally.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring beta.sam.gov for any future solicitations.