# SAM #26-006589

Sole Source Software Update for BK5000 Ultrasound Machine (NIH Clinical Center)

**Buyer:** NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-006589
**NAICS:** 334510, 541511

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center for a software update to its BK5000 ultrasound machine.
- Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Department of Perioperative Medicine
- Purpose: Upgrade BK5000 ultrasound machine with UroNav software to support E14CL4b Biplane Endocavity transducer
  - Enables transrectal and transvaginal probe use for prostate biopsy fusion cases
  - Supports simultaneous operation in two Operating Rooms for increased case throughput
  - Improves image quality and ease of use for clinical staff
- Sole Source Justification: Only BK Medical can provide the required software update for compatibility with existing equipment
- Key OEM: BK Medical
- Key Product: UroNav software update for BK5000 ultrasound machine
- Quantity: 1 software update
- No additional services requested
- Commercial opportunity for software vendors specializing in medical imaging upgrades, but only BK Medical is eligible due to compatibility requirements

### Description

<p>Request to procure a UroNav software update to the existing BK5000 ultrasound machine to support the E14CL4b Biplane Endocavity transducer Transrectal and Transvaginal probe cases. This is a request will support the ability for multiple cases to be performed in the same day running two Operating Rooms.&nbsp; The probe is specifically requested to support Dr. Pinto and Dr. Gurram prostate biopsy fusion cases.&nbsp; This is an upgrade to the existing BK Ultrasound machine providing better image quality and ease of use.&nbsp;</p>

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