6525--ELP PAIN CLINIC HAND HELD ULTRASOUND

The Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 17 VHA Regional Procurement Office-West is seeking sources for a handheld ultrasound system and associated equipment to support the Pain Clinic at the El Paso VA Health Care System in El Paso, Texas. The device must be a high-definition diagnostic ultrasound imaging system designed specifically for surgical and musculoskeletal care, enabling real-time visualization of soft tissues, vessels, and nerves to guide injections, evaluate injuries, and enhance pre- and post-operative care. The system must be ultra-portable, weighing between 0.5 and 1.5 pounds, with dimensions of 147 x 76 x 32 mm, and operated via an internal rechargeable battery with a standby duration of up to seven days and a charge time not exceeding 100 minutes. It must support multiple imaging modes including B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Needle Enhance mode, Split Screen, and Elastography, and be capable of examining anatomical regions such as the shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, hip, spine, and nerve pain sites. The system must be compatible with standard medical disinfectants, function within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 40°C, and operate in humidity levels between 15% and 90% without condensation, while avoiding exposure to dust, salt, sulfur, open flames, and X-ray environments. The device must integrate wirelessly with iOS and Android platforms for operation, data viewing, and management, and support data export via 802.11abgn, Bluetooth, DICOM, and cloud transfer, with file formats including JPEG, PNG, BMP, DICOM, and MP4. A minimum three-year upgraded warranty is required, and the contractor must provide ongoing software updates through commercial release channels and recommend applicable upgrades. Unlimited telephone and email support for software operation must be included, excluding training, modifications, or source code changes. The VA is specifically seeking U.S.-manufactured products and prioritizes responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other small business classifications, requiring proof of authorization from the original equipment manufacturer if acting as a distributor. Respondents must provide their business size designation, SAM UID, NAICS code 334510, GSA or FSS contract details if applicable, a letter of authorization, and estimated pricing to inform the procurement strategy, which may result in a