6515--Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) _ Ultrasonic Cardiac
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for Philips Healthcare EPIQ CVx® brand name or equal cardiac ultrasound systems, accessories, training, and services. The VA anticipates awarding an enterprise-wide (national) Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will provide cardiac ultrasound systems and accessories, along with comprehensive training and services, to VA medical centers and facilities across the United States and its territories. Key requirements include systems featuring an OLED live display (min. 21"), real-time 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) capabilities, Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI), 4D cardiac imaging, at least 1 TB hard drive storage, VA VistA Imaging Approved DICOM Modality listing, FDA approval for diagnostic cardiac procedures (TTE & TEE), and speckle noise reduction.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (for planning purposes only).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders.
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought.
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with an 800-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
Responses will be evaluated on technical areas including design (transducer options, ergonomics), performance (imaging, measurement, system integration, data management, user interface, software, AI, imaging modes), and support/training (resources, service/maintenance plans, warranties).
Mandatory Submission Items:
- Details of annual service plan (coverage, provider).
- Company information: full name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), business size.
- Manufacturer or Distributor details (if applicable), including Country of Origin for all products.
- Demonstrated ability to provide uninterrupted national supply.
- Technical literature clearly showing compliance with all Salient Characteristics (with page numbers).
- Any additional beneficial product solutions.
- Authorized Distributor Letter certified by the OEM. Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration with the appropriate NAICS code. SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database. A Capabilities Statement is optional.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Courtney Chattman, Contract Specialist, at Courtney.Chattman@va.gov.