6515--PHILIPS 3rd GENERATION MATRIX TRANSTHORACIC TRANSDUCERS EQUIPMENT

This solicitation, numbered 36C25626Q1035, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under simplified acquisition procedures and FAR Part 12, with additional VA-specific requirements. The contract aims to procure two Philips third-generation transthoracic echocardiography ultrasound transducers, specifically designed for compatibility with Philips EPIQ CVx/CVxi systems, featuring PureWave and xMatrix technology with a frequency range of 5–1 MHz and AI-assisted imaging capabilities. The requirement is fully set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), with the NAICS code 334510. All proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on August 4, 2026, to Marcus Sidney at Marcus.Sidney@va.gov, and any inquiries must be submitted via email no later than July 28, 2026. Offers must be structured into three volumes: Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capabilities, including an authorized distributor letter and signed SF-1449 form. The equipment must be new, unused, and delivered in original manufacturer packaging to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, LA, with FOB destination terms. Acceptance occurs after delivery, installation, and operator training, with the government conducting final inspection and validation. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and award will be based on a trade-off process evaluating technical capability, price, responsiveness, and past performance, not the lowest price. Payment will be processed via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPP), and contractors must be currently registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier. Compliance with federal clauses covering whistleblower protections, subcontracting limitations, contractor responsibility, cybersecurity prohibitions (including FAR 52.240-90 regarding covered telecommunications equipment), and the Buy American Act is mandatory. The period of performance runs from August 30 to October 29, 2026, with deliveries scheduled as required during that time.