The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, has issued an RFQ (36C25026Q0134) for Philips X8-2t Transducers and Epiq 7 Upgrade Entitlements for the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a total small business set-aside procurement with NAICS code 339112. The VA is seeking to purchase three X8-2T Transducer probes and three EPIQ 7 software upgrades. This is a limited source procurement, meaning only Philips X8-2t Transducer probes will be considered. The deadline for questions is December 12, 2025, at 11:59 AM ET, and quotes are due by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Quotes must include verifiable documentation from Philips authorizing the reseller. Award will be a firm-fixed price purchase order based on a comparative evaluation, prioritizing the quote most advantageous to the Government.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, is seeking to procure a Philips X8-2t Transducer. This justification details the need for a single-source award due to the existing Philips EPIQ 7 Ultrasound Systems only being compatible with Philips-manufactured probes. The X8-2t transducer is essential for cardiac imaging, utilizing proprietary technology for high-resolution images. Market research indicated that while the item was no longer available via ECAT, it could be procured through at least two small businesses (one SDVOSB) acting as authorized federal resellers, ensuring warranty transfer. The contracting officer has certified this purchase in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).