SAM #36C26226Q0981

VA Tucson Seeks E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers and Reprocessing Trays

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tucson VA Healthcare System (VISN 22 West), is seeking sources for advanced diagnostic imaging equipment and accessories. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Tucson VA Healthcare System - Network Contracting Office 22 - OEMs Highlighted: - GE Healthcare - BK Medical - Products Requested: - 4 units: E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Transducers - For diagnostic imaging of rectal and pelvic areas (transrectal and transvaginal imaging) - Frequency range: 14-4 MHz - Focal range: 3-60 mm - Supports multiple scanning modes: B, M, PWD, CFM, THI, CEUS, Strain Elastography - Compatible with bkActiv, bkSpecto, bk3000, bk5000, and bkActiv S Series ultrasound systems - 4 units: Reprocessing Stainless Steel Trays for E14CL4B and E10C4 probes - Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal products accepted - Vendors must identify any domestic alternatives - Compliance with the Buy American Act is required - All items must be listed on the vendor's FSS contract - Open to small and veteran-owned business participation

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Sources Sought Synopsis Only

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Tucson VA Healthcare System, has a need for E14CL4B ENDO BIPLANE TRANSDUCERS and REPROCESSING TRAYS. The E14CL4B Biplane Endo Transducer will be used for visualization of internal organs of the rectum and vaginal areas. This medical equipment provides imaging for diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The requirement is for brand name or equal: E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Probe Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)

Nomenclature: Endocavity Biplane Transducer/Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer

MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION GE Healthcare/BK medical

CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 E14CL4B BIPLANE ENDO TRANSDUCER 4 EA 02 REPROCESSING SS TRAY FOR E14CL4B, E10C4 4 EA

REQUIREMENTS: This Urology Department requests the acquisition of High-Tech Ultrasound Transducers for the purpose of diagnostic imagining of the rectal and pelvic areas. The Salient Characteristics must include:

Must have these applications Transrectal, Transvaginal Must have Frequency Range 14 - 4 MHz Must have Focal Range 3 60 mm Must have Scanning Modes B, M, PWD (Pulsed Wave Doppler), CFM (Color Flow Mapping) (includes Color Doppler and Amplitude (Power) Doppler), THI (Tissue Harmonic Imaging), CEUS (Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound), Strain Elastography, and combination modes Must have Compatible Ultrasound Systems bkActiv, bkSpecto, bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv S Series Must have Image Field Transverse: Sector 138° Expanded sector 178° and Sagittal: (Trapezoidal) 65 mm wide + expansion angle 2 x 15°

Participating Healthcare Facilities:

VISN 22 West TUCSON VA Healthcare System 3601 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ 85723

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This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request 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 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 Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Monday, June 29th 2026, by 6:00 am PST Local Time.

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