6515--NEW POC PREMIUM ULTRASOUND FOR ER

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office – 22, is seeking information via a Request for Information (RFI) to plan for the acquisition of a premium point of care ultrasound system to replace an obsolete unit in the Emergency Department at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. This RFI, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0621 and associated with NAICS code 339112, is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or bind the Government to any contract. Responses must be submitted via email to Rebecca Gaba, Contract Specialist, no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, and must include complete company identification, SAM unique number, size certification under the 1,000-employee small business standard, and socioeconomic status such as SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, or Large Business designation. Respondents must confirm whether they are the original equipment manufacturer or an authorized distributor, and provide verification of OEM authorization. The equipment must comply with FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, where any “equal to” submissions must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all salient characteristics are met, and only new, factory fresh products from authorized channels are acceptable—remanufactured or gray market items are prohibited. The required system is the Mindray M9 Premium Ultrasound System with specific configurations including an Advanced Cardiac Configuration, a 15.6-inch or larger high-resolution LED monitor, and a three-probe port expansion. The system must be delivered with approved transducers including SC6-1s convex array, SP5-1s single crystal phased array (1.1–4.4 MHz bandwidth), and L9-3s linear array, along with an iNeedle needle visualization enhancement, Auto DFR, a 1D/2D barcode scanner, a keyboard protector, and a height-adjustable mobile cart (32–42 inches). A five-year warranty is mandatory. Vendors must also commit to delivery within 90 days of award and complete installation and “go live” within 60 days of delivery, including clinician training and technical support for clinical staff. All recalls, removals, modifications, and safety notices from manufacturers, distributors, or the FDA must be reported to