6525--Brand Name or Equal Scanning System Ultrasonic Intravascular
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System. The purpose is to identify qualified businesses capable of providing new Multi-Modality Guidance Systems, specifically Brand Name or Equal to Boston Scientific products. This includes delivery, labor, installation, and project management. Responses are due by March 23, 2026, at 11:00 am CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for new Multi-Modality Guidance Systems, encompassing delivery, labor, installation, and project management to be completed on-site. The specified Brand Name or Equal products are:
- Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Integrated Guidance System (Qty: 2)
- Boston Scientific Permanent Sled (Qty: 2)
- Boston Scientific EssentialCare AVVIGO + Next Generation Software Upgrade (Qty: 2) Offerors who are not the manufacturer must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the manufacturer.
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. The NAICS Code is 334510 with a Small Business size standard of 1250 Employees.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The VA utilizes the VA Veterans First Contracting Program (38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128), which prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The "VA Rule of Two" mandates set-asides for VOSBs if two or more veteran-owned small businesses are expected to submit offers at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB/VOSB vendors must be registered in the SBA VetCert database.
Submission Requirements
Responses must be in writing and emailed to Danzel.Streets@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- UEI number and CAGE Code.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB, Small Business, or Large Business).
- A capability statement detailing the organization's qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
- Indication of whether the offeror holds a GSA Federal-Supply-Schedule or IDIQ contract covering this type of request, including the contract number if applicable.
Response Deadline
All information must be submitted no later than March 23, 2026, at 11:00 am CST.
Point of Contact
Danzel Streets, Contract Specialist, Danzel.Streets@va.gov.