6515--Purchase and Delivery Ultrasound Machine for CAVHS
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 16, is soliciting offers via a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of an Ultrasound Machine (Brand Name or Equal) for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in North Little Rock, AR. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The awarded contractor will be responsible for delivery, complete installation, configuration, training, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance support. Offers are due by June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Ultrasound Machine, specifically referencing the Venue Go R6 Standard Ultrasound Machine or an equal product. Key requirements include:
- Delivery, installation, and testing of the ultrasound equipment.
- Equipment must meet salient characteristics such as a 15.6" touchscreen, internal WiFi, three active probe ports, and a battery providing at least two hours of scan time. It must support various probes and include software tools for imaging and measurement.
- Provision of a one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor, including travel and shipping for repairs.
- On-site training for users.
- Delivery of operation and maintenance manuals, binders, and digital copies of maintenance schedules.
- Ongoing monitoring and maintenance support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Period of Performance: Base Period: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO), from July 15, 2026, to August 17, 2026.
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: June 16, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System (CAVHS), 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72112.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals electronically to T Miller, Contract Specialist, at t.miller@va.gov. The email subject line must be "Quote - 36C25626Q0928 – Ultrasound Machine". Proposals should include separate volumes for Technical Capability, Pricing, and Delivery Schedule. Evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis of services, focusing on Technical Capability, Prices (reasonableness, completeness, and fairness), and Delivery Schedule. The Government reserves the right to consider quotations other than the lowest price if they offer additional benefit.
Eligibility & Registration
- Offerors must be active and registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award.
- SDVOSBs must be registered and verified with the Small Business Administration (SBA) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact T Miller, Contract Specialist, at t.miller@va.gov.