Ultrasound System
ID: 36C247_25_AP_2497Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cadd7f3f38bd4206aebf82674a34b5aa/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking industry insights regarding the procurement of an Ultrasound System, specifically the Arrow VPS Rhythm DLX Device or equivalent options, for the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Alabama. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess market capabilities, particularly from Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned businesses, to understand potential solutions for enhancing vascular access procedures. The ultrasound system is crucial for improving the efficiency and accuracy of procedures such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous placements, emphasizing patient safety and procedural effectiveness. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and socio-economic information by April 14, 2025, to Aunjelaca Miller at aunjelaca.miller@va.gov, noting that responses will not result in binding contracts or compensation.

Point(s) of Contact
Aunjelaca Miller
aunjelaca.miller@va.gov
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Request for Information.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7, representing the Birmingham VA Medical Center, issues a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and capabilities from industry regarding an Ultrasound System, specifically targeting the Arrow VPS Rhythm DLX Device system or equivalent options. This effort aims to assess the market landscape, focusing on Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned businesses in the local area. The RFI is not a solicitation for proposals but part of market research to understand potential solutions and contractual arrangements. Interested parties are encouraged to review the accompanying technical specifications and respond by April 14, 2025, providing socio-economic information alongside their capabilities. Responses will neither form binding contracts nor be compensated. This notice aims to aid the Government in determining feasible industry capabilities for fulfilling the requirement at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Alabama, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations throughout the procurement process. Overall, the document emphasizes voluntary participation and is purely for information gathering.
Salient Characteristics Arrow UltraSound.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC
The Arrow VPS Rhythm SLX Device Ultrasound is designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of vascular access procedures, specifically for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (IV) placements. Key features include real-time catheter tip tracking, allowing visualization of the catheter's direction and location relative to anatomical structures, which significantly reduces the risk of malpositioning and procedural time. The system employs an intuitive interface, electromagnetic navigation, and a catheter-to-vessel ratio tool to support successful placements and minimize complications. Additionally, it offers an alternative to traditional chest X-rays for confirming catheter tip positions through electrocardiogram (ECG) technology. Overall, this portable and user-friendly ultrasound device enhances bedside vascular access procedures, emphasizing safety and procedural effectiveness, tailored for both federal and local healthcare initiatives that aim to optimize patient care.
Technical Specifications.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC
This document outlines the technical specifications for a medical monitor console and its related components. The monitor console measures 13" x 11" x 2.3" and weighs 7.3 lbs, featuring a smart Li-Ion battery that provides up to three hours of operation on a full charge. It also includes a patient T-piece accessory and an external power supply rated for medical use, able to operate on input voltages of 100-240 VAC. The external power supply delivers 18 VDC and weighs 0.8 lbs. Additionally, a direct thermal printer is specified, measuring 7" x 5.31" x 7.37" and weighing 27.6 ounces, alongside a probe with specific dimensions and cord length. This document is structured to provide precise measurements, weights, and operational details of the medical equipment, which are essential for compliance in federal RFPs and grants that support healthcare technology deployment. The attention to technical detail serves to facilitate procurement processes within government contracts focused on enhancing medical technology infrastructure.
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