6515--Sonosite (or equivalent) Portable Ultrasound Machine

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential sources for a Sonosite PX Ultrasound System or an equivalent portable ultrasound machine for use at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Wyoming. The requirement includes a complete system comprising the ultrasound unit, a dedicated stand, three transducers (C 5-1, L 19-5, L 15-4), a 12-month Sonosite Voice Assist subscription, an English user guide, and two service manuals. The equipment must meet stringent technical and compliance standards, including operation on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC, compliance with FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and NIST 800-53 for moderate security controls to ensure HIPAA compliance, and the ability to withstand a drop of one meter without loss of function. A five-year warranty is required for the system, stand, and transducers, while accessories like the battery and non-system components carry a one-year warranty. A service loaner must be available within 24 hours where feasible. Respondents must submit detailed capabilities statements and complete a market research questionnaire by July 8, 2026, at 12:00 Mountain Time via email to the designated Contracting Officer, Barron Long. Submissions are limited to eight pages, including the cover letter, and must include company identification, UEI number, contact details, and socioeconomic status classifications such as Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), or Veteran Owned status. Offerors must also provide a Buy American Certificate detailing the domestic versus foreign content of their proposed product, and comply with limitations on subcontracting under FAR 52.219-14, which caps non-similarly situated subcontractor performance at 50 percent of the contract value. This notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes; no award will be made from this notice, and all responses are submitted at the respondent’s own expense without expectation of government reimbursement or future obligation. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339113, and the Product Service Code is 6515.