6525--BNOE GE Ultrasound
ID: 36C26025Q0450Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/527327b133514dd883b14e24db53e2f0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers for a BNOE GE Ultrasound Machine intended for use in the OB/GYN department at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. The procurement specifically requires the GE Voluson Signature 18 model along with related probes and accessories, emphasizing the need for compatibility with existing healthcare systems and advanced imaging technologies. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare services for veterans by ensuring access to high-quality medical equipment. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including a signed SF 1449 form and technical specifications, by April 18, 2025, with delivery expected by July 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Contract Officer Tracy M Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracy HeathContracting Officer
    (253) 888-4903
    tracy.heath@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0450_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit quotes for a Brand Name Equal to GE Portable Ultrasound Machine (Voluson Signature 18) to be used at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. This presolicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 36C26025Q0450, highlights that the contract will be a fixed-price agreement and is set aside for small businesses, specifically those under the NAICS code 334517. The anticipated delivery date for the ultrasound machine is July 31, 2025, with a tentative solicitation issue date of April 9, 2025, and a response deadline of April 18, 2025. Interested vendors must submit quotations electronically through the Contracting Opportunities website and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The contact point for inquiries is Tracy Heath, the contracting officer, who can be reached at tracy.heath@va.gov. This solicitation underscores the VA’s commitment to acquiring essential medical equipment for veteran care and supports small business participation in federal contracts.
    36C26025Q0450.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers for a Portable Ultrasound Machine intended for the OB/GYN department at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. The requirement includes a GE Voluson Signature 18 model and related probes and accessories. Vendors must submit a signed SF 1449 form, company details, technical specifications, and a price/cost schedule by April 18, 2025. The contract is unrestricted, allowing participation from small and disadvantaged businesses, and follows the Net 30 payment terms with delivery required by July 31, 2025. Essential technical characteristics include compatibility with existing healthcare systems, lightweight design, voice control functionality, and advanced imaging technologies. Additional contract clauses and requirements are specified to ensure compliance with federal regulations and program standards. This RFP illustrates the government’s commitment to securing quality medical equipment to support healthcare services, reinforcing operational effectiveness in serving veterans' needs.
    S02 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE.docx
    The document outlines the "Buy American Certificate" provision, requiring Offerors to certify that their end products are primarily domestic and to list any foreign products accordingly. Specifically, Offerors must declare each domestic end product and confirm if it contains a critical component, while also identifying foreign products and their domestic content percentage if applicable. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating products that do not qualify as domestic under specific criteria and mandates that the government will assess offers based on Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines found in part 25. This provision aims to ensure compliance with U.S. sourcing requirements in government contracts, promoting domestic production and employment while detailing the necessary documentation required from bidders. The structure emphasizes clarity in categorizing products and ensuring manufacturers adhere to national standards in procurement processes.
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