6515--TUC/678- TRANDUCERS
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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), Tucson VA Healthcare System, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for E14CL4B ENDO BIPLANE TRANSDUCERS and REPROCESSING TRAYS. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The VA aims to gather market information to inform future acquisition decisions, with a potential set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) if sufficient capabilities are identified. Responses are due by June 29, 2026, at 6:00 AM PST.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires four (4) E14CL4B Biplane Endo Transducers and four (4) Reprocessing SS Trays for the Urology Department at the Tucson VA Healthcare System. The transducers are for diagnostic imaging of rectal and pelvic areas. The requirement is for brand name or equal to GE Healthcare/BK medical products.
Key Salient Characteristics include:
- Applications: Transrectal, Transvaginal
- Frequency Range: 14 - 4 MHz
- Focal Range: 3 – 60 mm
- Scanning Modes: B, M, PWD, CFM, THI, CEUS, Strain Elastography, and combination modes
- Compatible Systems: bkActiv, bkSpecto, bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv S Series
- Image Field: Transverse Sector 138° (Expanded 178°), Sagittal Trapezoidal 65 mm wide + expansion angle 2 x 15°
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / RFI
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Set-Aside Consideration: The VA will consider setting aside a future solicitation for VOSB or SDVOSB if market research identifies two or more certified firms capable of performing the project, in accordance with 38 U.S.C. §8127.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov by June 29, 2026, at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Responses should include:
- Company Name, Address, Contact Name, Phone, Email, DUNS.
- Business size classification (Small Business, 8(a), HubZone, Woman Owned, SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business).
- FSS/GSA contract information (if applicable, for requested items).
- Confirmation of manufacturer status and Buy American Act compliance.
- Identification of any domestic alternatives (manufactured in the U.S.).
Important Notes
This RFI is solely for information and planning. It is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Responses will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions and do not guarantee inclusion in any future solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing responses.