Ultrasound Equipment, Kansas City VAMC
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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 to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Ultrasound Equipment for the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA). This is not a solicitation but aims to determine industry capabilities for a future requirement. Responses are due July 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The KCVA emergency department requires a GE Ultrasound Venue Go system to assist with daily functions, including scanning, diagnosis, and treatment. This compact, adaptable bedside ultrasound tool is needed for fast and precise POCUS (point of care ultrasound) to triage patients, assist with bedside interventions (e.g., central line placement), and enable confident diagnostic scans without ionizing radiation.
Specific equipment required includes:
- Venue Go R5 Premier (Qty: 1)
- 3sc-Rs Phased Array Probe Wideband Phased Array Probe (Qty: 1)
- L4-12t-Rs Linear Array Probe (Qty: 1)
- C1-5-Rs Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA POC Only) (Qty: 1)
- Venue Go Cart (Qty: 1)
The scope of work involves procuring the equipment and accessories, verifying site cleaning, installation, connection of probes, startup and functional checks, and providing operator training. Deliverables include receiving/inspection reports, installation records, defect reports, and a documentation package.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential small business participation, including SDVOSB/VOSB)
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time
- Published: June 18, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Phone, Fax, Email)
- UEI number
- GSA Contract (if applicable)
- Capability Statement demonstrating ability to fulfill the requirement
- Brochures of products offered, including specifications
- Authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications per FAR 4.203. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in SBA at Small Business Search. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract.