6525--NX EQ Ultrasound Guided Fusion Biopsy System (VA-25-00042216)
ID: 36C10G25Q0043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5776b8cc347140fd9e6a9ff73ff22b31/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying an Ultrasound Guided Fusion Biopsy System, specifically the Philips Healthcare UroNav MR or equivalent. The procurement aims to establish a Requirements Contract for nationwide delivery of the system to VA medical centers, with an anticipated duration of one base year and four optional extension periods. This advanced imaging system is crucial for enhancing minimally invasive biopsy procedures, providing real-time imaging and various biopsy approaches, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including technical literature and service plan details, to Alex Beck at Alex.Beck1@va.gov by the specified deadline, as this notice is part of the VA's ongoing market research efforts.

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    Alex BeckContract Specialist
    (360) 852-9892
    Alex.Beck1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to solicit information from qualified vendors regarding the provision of an Ultrasound Guided Fusion Biopsy System, specifically the Philips Healthcare UroNav MR or equivalent. This announcement is part of the VA's market research efforts and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The intended contract is a Requirements Contract, with a potential duration of one year plus four optional extension periods, for nationwide delivery of the system to VA medical centers. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific salient characteristics, including the system's capability for real-time imaging and various biopsy approaches, as well as regulatory approval (FDA 510(k)). Responses must include company details, service plan offerings, and technical literature that shows compliance with the outlined requirements. The VA's goal is to identify capable suppliers to ensure the equipment's effective functionality across its facilities, enhancing the quality of care for veterans. This notice emphasizes the ongoing engagement with industry to determine available solutions and product configurations that can meet the VA’s clinical needs while maintaining focus on effective project execution and procurement processes within federal guidelines.
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