SAM #36C26226Q0772

VA Procurement of FujiFilm Sonosite ST Ultrasound System for San Diego

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure a FujiFilm Sonosite ST Ultrasound System for the VA San Diego Healthcare System to enhance vascular-access procedures. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 - Network Contracting Office 22 - OEM Highlight: - FujiFilm Sonosite is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors: - No specific resellers or distributors named; procurement is focused on the OEM product - Products/Services Requested: - FujiFilm Sonosite ST Ultrasound System - Part number: L31500 - Quantity: 1 unit - Purpose: Vascular-access ultrasound system for safe and efficient placement of peripheral inserted central catheters (PICCs), midline catheters, and peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) - Integrated feature: Bedside catheter tip confirmation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must comply with Buy American Act provisions - Must comply with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) - Procurement classified under NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) - Place of Performance: - VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA - Contract Details: - Firm-fixed price - One-year period of performance

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Page 1 of 2 SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY This request for information (RFI) and sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources, their socioeconomic status, and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This synopsis is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offers. This synopsis is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from responses to this RFI and sources sought. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 is seeking potential sources capable of supplying (1) FujiFilm Sonosite ST Ultrasound System (L31500). The Special Procedures Center at the VA San Diego will use this vascular-access ultrasound system to support safe and efficient placement of peripheral inserted central catheters (PICCs), midline catheters, and peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) with integrated bedside catheter tip confirmation. The proposed action is for a firm-fixed price, one-year contract. The Government contemplates issuing one (1) solicitation for these supplies to be provided to the following facilities: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 Contractor shall provide the following information: Vendor: Address: Telephone Number: Business Size: Socioeconomic Category (i.e., SDVOSB, 8a, VOSB, etc.): UEI Number: FSS/ GSA Contract Holder: Yes / No FSS/ GSA Contract Number: Effective Date / Expiration Date: Country of Origin (COO): Responses to this sources sought are not requests to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov; telephone responses shall not be accepted. Please respond by May 13, 2026, 8:00AM PT. Note: The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) in accordance with 13 CFR § 121.406, September 4, 2019, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, as prescribed on 25.1101(a)(1), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies, and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate apply to this acquisition. Details about the Non-Manufacturer Rule and related definitions are included, emphasizing the requirements for small businesses, manufacturers, and non-manufacturers, as well as the definitions of domestic end products, critical components, and other related terms, in accordance with FAR regulations. Relevant FAR clauses include: FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) These clauses define terms such as "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "Component," "Cost of components," "Critical component," "Domestic end product," "End product," "Foreign end product," "Foreign iron and steel," and others, providing detailed regulatory guidance on procurement preferences and requirements. Salient Characteristics - Physical & Functional FujiFilm Sonosite ST Ultrasound System (L31500)

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