6540--Ultrasound-Absolu Brand name or Equal RFI (VA-26-00015536)
ID: 36C24226Q0241Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1a7827a4755b465bb064ba2f48bddb9d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a "Brand name or Equal" Ophthalmic Ultrasound system, specifically the Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Platform, for the NJ VAMC Lyons Campus. The procurement aims to acquire a high-performance ultrasound system that includes essential components such as A-scan, 15 MHz B-scan, and 50 MHz UBM probes, along with a height-adjustable cart, DICOM software, and clinical training. This equipment is crucial for comprehensive diagnostic imaging in ophthalmology, enhancing the capabilities of the medical center. Interested small business contractors must submit their company information and statements of capabilities to Lorraine Hussain by January 13, 2026, as this is a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    LORRAINE HUSSAINCONTRACT SPECIALIST
    LORRAINE.HUSSAIN@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a "Brand name or Equal" Ophthalmic Ultrasound system, specifically referencing the Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Platform, for the NJ VAMC Lyons Campus. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation, to gather information from qualified Small Business contractors. The required system must include specific probes (A-scan, 15 MHz B-scan, 50 MHz UBM), a height-adjustable cart, DICOM software, Prager shells, installation, and clinical training. Any 'equal' product must meet or exceed detailed salient characteristics covering imaging capabilities, biometry, data management, hardware, software, and physical specifications. Interested contractors must submit company information and statements of capabilities to Lorraine Hussain by January 13, 2026. A formal solicitation will be issued at a later date.
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