6515--ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System
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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 23, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System. This system is required by the Iowa City VA Health Care System to support patient care. While this is a Notice of Intent for a sole-source award, other vendors believing they can meet the requirement may submit information by March 16, 2026, 10:00 CST.
Purpose & Justification
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) published in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1) for a proposed sole-source award under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b). The VA requires the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System, which market research indicates is unique to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. They are identified as the only authorized distributor and vendor capable of providing the system, which is routinely used by the Iowa City VA Health Care System for essential patient care.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Procurement Authority: Sole Source (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) / FAR 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System and fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must be in writing to Steve Ashby (steve.ashby@va.gov) by March 16, 2026, 10:00 CST.
Agency Action
All submitted documentation will be reviewed solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. The decision to not compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is at the sole discretion of the Government.