6525--AWARD NOTICE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM Brand Name Only Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Contract 36C25226P0519 is a sole-source award granted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Awarded on August 7, 2026, for a total amount of $72,077.52, the contract provides the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center with a BD SiteRite 9 Ultrasound System. This procurement was conducted under FAR 6.302-1(c) brand name authority and VAAR 819.7008, as the system is proprietary and required for technical compatibility with existing BARD PowerPICC vascular access platforms. The scope of work includes the delivery of the ultrasound system along with a linear probe, equipment roll stand, Cue Magnetizer, and Cue Needle Tracking technology to support the Interventional Radiology Service. These tools are critical for real-time ultrasound guidance and ECG-based tip confirmation during the placement of vascular access devices. Inspection and formal acceptance will take place at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The award was justified based on clinical safety, regulatory compliance, and the fact that the vendor is the sole authorized SDVOSB distributor for the original equipment manufacturer.