ContractSources Sought

6525--Portable Ultrasounds (VA-26-00062440)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C25726Q0587
Response Deadline
May 29, 2026
9 days left
Days Remaining
9
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research for portable ultrasound systems to support the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen, Texas. The requirement is for ten handheld linear array ultrasound transducers with carts and tablets for Pain Medicine and Primary Care use, including guidance for injections, dry needling, and patient evaluation. The equipment must meet detailed imaging, display, cart, tablet, and software requirements such as color Doppler, live streaming, guided B-lines, and VA-approved image guidance software, and the VA is interested in U.S.-manufactured items and authorized distributors. This is a sources sought notice to shape the acquisition strategy, and interested vendors should respond by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 29, 2026, to Michelle Cunningham at michelle.cunningham@va.gov with capability and pricing information.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334510
Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC Code
6525
IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C25726Q0587.docx
Word•21 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 17 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of ten Portable Ultrasound Systems (Android application) Linear Array, complete with carts and tablets. These systems are required by the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System for use in Pain Medicine and Primary Care services at the Harlingen Healthcare Center. The ultrasounds will facilitate injections using Platelet Rich Plasma, dry needling, and patient care evaluation. The notice details specific technical requirements for the transducers, carts, and tablets, including display information, imaging modes, dimensions, weight, and preloaded software. Interested businesses are requested to respond by May 29, 2026, 10 AM Central Time, providing information on manufacturing location (preferably in the United States), existing GSA or VA Federal Supply Schedule contracts, business size status (with a particular interest in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses/Veteran Owned Small Businesses or other Small Businesses), proof of authorized distributorship, and estimated market research pricing. The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources to inform the VA's procurement strategy for a future solicitation.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 29, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Michelle Cunningham

Place of Performance

Harlingen, Texas, UNITED STATES
VATVSBHCS VA Harlingen Healthcare Center (HCC

Official Sources

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