Philips 5500 Ultrasound Cart
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), Network Contracting Office - NCO 15, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Philips 5500 Mobile Ultrasound Cart. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is a Brand Name Requirement. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) is expected to be released on or about March 12, 2026, with quotes due by March 19, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Standard Time (CST).
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of a Philips 5500 Mobile Ultrasound Cart. Full specifications will be detailed in Section B of the upcoming RFQ. This is a Firm-Fixed Price, FOB Destination requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (to be detailed in RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 Employees
- RFQ Expected Release: On or about March 12, 2026
- Questions Due: March 17, 2026, 10:00 am CST
- Quote Submission Due: March 19, 2026, 11:00 am CST
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted via email to ronald.castle@va.gov.
- The subject line of the email must reference "RFQ - 36C25526Q0211".
- Non-OEM Firms must submit their Authorized Distributor Letter with the quote.
- Amendments, further information, and answers to questions will be posted on the Beta.SAM.gov website.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Prospective contractors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications.
- Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must be verified in SBA.
Additional Notes
- A Justification and Approval (J&A) will accompany the RFQ posting.
- The Place of Performance is the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, Columbia, MO 65201, United States.
- Primary Contact: Ronald D Castle, Ronald.Castle@va.gov, 9139461166.