6525--Ultrasound
ID: 36C26225Q1268Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, 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 Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4530aa4e69dd45e292c01cec110b6d6c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for the procurement of a Sonosite PX Ultrasound System and related equipment under solicitation number 36C26225Q1268. The contractor is required to provide a system that meets specific functional and physical characteristics, including high-definition imaging and portability, which are essential for enhancing point-of-care ultrasound services at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This procurement aims to improve patient care outcomes by ensuring the availability of reliable ultrasound equipment while adhering to federal regulations that prohibit gray market products. Quotes are due by August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and inquiries should be directed to Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov.

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    Hestia Sim
    Hestia.Sim@va.gov
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    36C26225Q1268.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the procurement of a Sonosite PX Ultrasound System and related equipment under solicitation number 36C26225Q1268. This request is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Potential contractors must provide a system that meets specified functional and physical characteristics, including high-definition imaging and portability, critical for emergency and outpatient services. The contract also mandates compliance with various federal regulations, such as the restriction against gray market products. Quotes are due by August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with inquiries directed to the contracting officer, Hestia Sim, via email. This solicitation represents a firm-fixed-price contract, entailing adherence to federal acquisition regulations and specific delivery guidelines to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Notably, the procurement incorporates facets of the Non-Manufacturer Rule and emphasizes the importance of authorized distribution to mitigate risks associated with counterfeit items. The overall aim is to enhance point-of-care ultrasound services, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.
    Certificate of Compliance-Return with Quote.docx
    The file outlines compliance requirements for offerors under the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, as mandated by 38 U.S.C. 8127. It emphasizes that contractors must ensure no more than 50% of government contract funds are subcontracted to entities not listed as Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Additionally, it specifies that nonmanufacturers must procure products from domestic small business manufacturers unless a waiver is obtained. The document requires offerors to classify themselves as either manufacturers or nonmanufacturers, adhering to defined criteria, including employee limits and engagement in relevant trade. False certification can lead to serious penalties, including legal repercussions. VA retains the right to review compliance documentation throughout the contract duration, and failure to provide requested information may result in sanctions. Importantly, offerors must conduct their business in good faith to avoid penalties and debarment. The certification form within the document must be completed and submitted with bids, or offers will not be considered for evaluation or award. Overall, the document serves to establish guidelines ensuring the integrity of subcontracting practices while promoting veteran participation in government contracts.
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