6525--Ellex Ultrasound Console

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is conducting market research under Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0806 to acquire an Ellex Absolu Ultrasound System or an equal alternative for use at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. This action is targeted toward a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and falls under NAICS Code 334510 and Product Service Code 6525. The requirement calls for a complete system including one Ellex Absolu Ultrasound Console (P/N: PCBX0037ABS), a 50 MHz linear high-resolution probe for ultrasound bio microscopy and anterior segment imaging, along with eight 15 MHz B probes, one 20 MHz annular B probe kit, one spare 20 MHz annular probe, one A-scan biometry probe, a dedicated ultrasound cart, DICOM software for PACS/EMR integration, and clinical applications training. All components must be compatible with existing Ellex Absolu systems at the facility and deliverable as a fully functional unit ready for immediate clinical use, including all necessary cables, accessories, and software licenses. The contractor must provide onsite installation, operator training, warranty coverage, and ongoing OEM technical support. Responses are being sought to assess industry capability and determine feasibility of an SDVOSB set-aside, with submission by June 22, 2026. No formal contract terms, evaluation criteria, pricing, or delivery schedules are included, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation sources sought notice for planning purposes and not a request for bids or proposals. The primary point of contact is Contract Specialist Michael A. Shook, reachable at michael.shook@va.gov or 813-972-2000.