6515--Equipment: Portable Ultrasound System

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System is seeking a single Portable Ultrasound System to enhance point-of-care diagnostic and procedural imaging within its Medical Intensive Care Unit, with the device required to meet critical care-specific standards including a preferred 21.3-inch full touchscreen display, advanced imaging capabilities, voice-assist functionality, and compatibility with a broad range of critical care transducers. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract issued as a 100 percent set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with solicitation number 36C24826Q0824 and a response deadline of June 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The system must be delivered to the Malcolm Randall VAMC at 1601 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville, FL, with risk of loss remaining with the contractor until delivery at the destination. All proposals must include a detailed technical description, warranty terms, pricing, compliance with FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and evidence of current SAM registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, along with adherence to all socioeconomic and security requirements including compliance with 31 U.S.C. 1352, Buy American provisions, and prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products and covered telecommunications equipment. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Scott K. Brickey, and invoices must be submitted electronically after delivery, installation, training, and VA acceptance, following VAAR 852.232-72 requirements and including all mandatory details such as TIN, contract and line item numbers, shipping information, and payment terms. The Government retains full inspection and acceptance rights, and nonconforming items may be rejected, repaired, or replaced at no cost to the Government, with equitable adjustments permitted if correction is not feasible. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability and delivery schedule over price, with award going to the offeror providing the best overall value under streamlined procedures specified in FAR 12.602(a). The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including labor standards, anti-kickback provisions, Fly American requirements, and mandatory clauses covering whistleblower rights, payment reporting, subcontract disclosures, ethical conduct, and the prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements. Performance must also adhere to VHA ICARE Standards, and packaging must ensure safe transport and carrier compliance under VA