SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
This is a Sources Sought NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA is for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential vendors with capabilities to provide the requirement described below. This Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Results will be used to determine set-aside.
The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase.
Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:
1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM.gov UEI number/code.
2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing). The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1,200 Employees. Please indicate whether you are a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business, and whether you are the manufacturer of the item listed below.
3) The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM).
4) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who responds to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetCert Registry located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov).
5) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer.
6) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors? If so, please provide their name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).
7) This is a “brand name or equal” requirement. Please identify manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information.
- Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination.
- Please provide the country of origin.
It is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at www.sam.gov or GSA eBuy.
DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the products as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Market Brand Name or Equal Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice.
Delivery address:
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
Warehouse Bldg. 14
4815 N. Assembly St.
Spokane, WA 99205
DRAFT
Items: Brand Name or Equal to GE Voluson Signature 18 Portable Ultrasound Machine:
Item #
Description
Vendor PN
QTY
0001
GE Voluson Signature 18
H8054BG
1
0002
C1-5-D Convex Array Probe
H40452LE
2
0003
IC5-9-D Microconvex Array Probe
H40442LK
5
0004
Gel Warmer
H6002BF
1
0005
Horizontal IC5-9 TV Probe Holder Insert
H46002BJ
1
0006
Battery Pack, Extended
H6002BR
1
0007
WLAN Stick
H46002BL
1
0008
BW Printer Kit
H46102LS
1
0009
Glossy Paper
H46811A
1
Salient Characteristics for each item:
0001 - (Brand name or equal to):GE Voluson Signature 18 Salient characteristics:
- System must interface with CERNER EHR
- Touchscreen 14" High-res LCD
- Weight 161 lbs.
- Height 55 – 71"
- Width 19"
- Depth 34"
- High-resolution 23.8” LCD Monitor
- Lightweight and maneuverable
- Sleep Mode – Fast Wake – Fast Boot-up
- Probe Favorites
- Uterine Trace & Spine Trace
- 3D Printing Capabilities
- Image Portal
- Cable Management
- Reminders
- Quick Setup Wizard
- Have Autolive function.
- Advanced tools that assist/automates analysis of:
- Fetal central nervous system
- Pelvic Floor anatomy
- Fibroid mapping
- Repetitive tasks or fetal measurements such as head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length, humerus length, cerebellum, cisterna magna, and lateral ventricle.
- Ability to recognize anatomy while scanning, capturing images, and checking the list of required views.
- XD Clear Probes
- Wireless, handheld ultrasound system, ideal for abdominal imaging, obstetric, and more (GE Vscan Air)
Accessories or Options Available:
- Gel Warmer
- C1-5-D Convex Array Probe (Ultrasound Probe 2-5MHz wideband)
- IC5-9-D Microconvex Array Probe (Intercavity Array ultrasound probe 3-10 MHz frequency range, and 21x17 mm footprint. Curved Array, Micro Convex, Endocavity, 3D, 4D.
- Horizontal 2D T Probe Holder Insert
- Battery Pack, Extended
- WLAN Stick, US Standard
- BW Printer
- Glossy Paper
If your business is interested and capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, a courtesy market research quote, and Country of Origin information to Tracy.Heath@va.gov by 3:00pm PST on March 28, 2025. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Again, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time.
