Request for Information - Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe Cleaner
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), on behalf of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing an Automated Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe Cleaning and High-Level Disinfection System. This market research aims to gather information on available solutions and determine the feasibility of a competitive procurement. Responses are due April 17, 2026, by 5pm EDT.
Purpose
This RFI seeks information from prospective vendors regarding the availability and capability of automated TEE probe cleaning and high-level disinfection systems. The goal is to inform the Government's decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement for this requirement for NMCP Cardiology. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a future solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
NMCP Cardiology requires an automated TEE probe cleaning and high-level disinfection system with the following essential characteristics:
- Fully Automated: Must perform pre-cleaning, cleaning, and high-level disinfection within a single system, without manual pre-cleaning or additional handling.
- FDA-Cleared: Specifically for automated reprocessing of TEE probes.
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with current and future Philips TEE probe platforms, processing all probes without exclusions.
- Standardized Workflow: Support a single, standardized reprocessing workflow for all TEE probes, eliminating multiple cleaning methods.
- Validated Process: Utilize a validated enzymatic cleaning process designed for TEE probe reprocessing.
- Repeatable Cycles: Provide repeatable, validated cleaning and high-level disinfection cycles for consistent compliance.
- Minimized Handling: Reduce direct handling of probes to minimize variability and cross-contamination risk.
- High-Volume Support: Capable of supporting high-volume clinical operations without workflow delays.
- Commercial Availability: Must be a commercially available system with manufacturer-supported installation, service, and consumables.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (one-time buy with delivery by September 30, 2026)
- NAICS: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC: 6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 5pm EDT
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission Instructions
Interested vendors must submit electronic responses (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) including:
- A cover page with title, organization, technical/administrative points of contact (name, addresses, phone, email), and CAGE Code.
- A capabilities statement that specifically addresses and meets all essential characteristics listed.
Important Notes
The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. No solicitation exists at this time, and phone calls will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site for any future solicitations.