6515--Brand Name Only MultiView Ultrasound System

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Single Source Justification for soliciting from a single source, specifically for an Abbott ViewMate Ultrasound System, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Iowa City VA Medical Center. It justifies the procurement of this item over the Micro-Purchase Threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1.

• Supplies/Services Required: Abbott ViewMate Ultrasound System.
• Intended Use: Direct replacement for a previous model that has reached end-of-life, used across multiple patient treatment and analysis programs.
• Estimated Amount: $124,000.00.
• Unique Characteristics: The Viewmate Multi ultrasound is uniquely designed for seamless integration with the Abbott EnSite Cardiac Mapping System. No alternative ultrasound offers compatibility due to proprietary interfaces, software, and probe requirements.
• Market Research: Concluded that the Abbott ViewMate is the only Ultrasound System capable of meeting the needs of the Iowa City VA HCS EP department. Transitioning to a new system would require substantial financial investment.
• Contracting Officer Certification: The purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

This document explains why the VA is justifying a single-source procurement for an Abbott ViewMate Ultrasound System. It highlights the system's unique compatibility requirements with existing VA infrastructure (Abbott EnSite Cardiac Mapping System) and the significant cost implications of switching to a different system. This information is relevant for understanding the procurement strategy and the specific technical requirements driving this justification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a justification for a brand name or sole source procurement, likely an attachment to a solicitation or award notice. It details the rationale for acquiring a specific product or service from a particular vendor.

• Subject: Brand Name Only MultiView Ultrasound System
• Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0471
• Award Number: 36C26326P0375
• Awardee Name: ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC.
• Award Amount: $120,000.00
• Award Date: 04-08-2026
• Contracting Office: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23, CORALVILLE IA 52241
• Product Service Code: 6515
• NAICS Code: 339112

This attachment provides specific details about a previously awarded contract for a MultiView Ultrasound System. While it indicates a brand name justification and a specific awardee (Abbott Laboratories Inc.), it may be relevant to potential bidders if this information is part of a larger solicitation or if it informs future procurement strategies for similar equipment. It highlights the government's intent to procure a specific brand name item and the associated contract details.

Notice of Intent

This document is a Notice of Intent (NOI) published by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). It announces the government's intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System.

The contract is proposed under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), citing that the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System is unique to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. Market research indicated that ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC is the only authorized distributor and vendor capable of providing the required system, which is routinely used by the Iowa City VA Health Care System for patient care.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price
• Procurement Authority: Sole source (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) / FAR 13.106-1(b))
• NAICS Code: 339112
• Product Service Code: 6515

This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System are invited to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Such submissions must be in writing to steve.ashby@va.gov by March 16, 2026, 10:00 CST.

Submissions will be reviewed solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted competitively. The decision to compete this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government.