SAM #36C24827Q0127

VA market research for GE Healthcare E14C4T transducers and reprocessing trays

The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching a one-time purchase of GE Healthcare transducers and matching reprocessing trays for its C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center. - Government buyer - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) - C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, Surgery Service, Bay Pines, Florida - Contact named in the attachment: Michael A Shook - Requested products — OEM: GE Healthcare - 6 E14C4T Triplane Endo Transducers, part number 9018 - 6 E14C4T Reprocessing Trays, part number UA2511 - Transducer requirements - Transrectal triplane ultrasound imaging for prostate imaging and biopsy guidance; approximately 4–14 MHz, with B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, and Power Doppler capabilities. - Biopsy-guide support for compatible 17- or 18-gauge needles and compatibility with BK Medical bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv, and bkSpecto ultrasound systems. - New, manufacturer-certified products with an OEM warranty; suitable for full immersion and validated high-level disinfection or sterilization. Stated requirements also include biocompatible construction and applicable electrical safety compliance. - Procurement context - The VA is seeking market-research capability information; the attachment describes an intent to sole source. This is not an award. - BK Medical is named for system compatibility; GE Healthcare is identified as the supplier/manufacturer of the requested items.

Description

Good day, SDVOSB s, VOSB s & SB's Sources Sought INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Pre-Solicitation. This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only.  It does not constitute the issuance of a solicitation or a promise to issue solicitation in the future. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified SDVOSBs VOSBs , or SBs . This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals. The responses to this announcement will assist in determining the socio-economic status such as a SDVOSB set-aside if feasible.  If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received to establish the basis for setting this requirement aside for SDVOSB s, the requirement may be solicited as a VOSB or a SB set aside, if none or not enough small business responses are received, this may be solicited as unrestricted, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to compete. Please reply in the affirmative via email if you are interested and can provide the required product/services for this requirement. Please provide your capability statement, and any other supportive documentation.  I will accept responses for this Sources Sought until the 16th of November 2026 14:00 EDT, thanks. 1. General: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center Surgery Service located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, Fl. 33744 is seeking procurement of six transducers and six trays from GE Healthcare. The department requires replacement of ultrasound transducers that have reached the end of their operational life and can no longer be repaired or supported by the manufacturer. 2. Background: These transducers are vital to patient diagnostic and procedural imaging. The existing probes have been evaluated by Biomedical Engineering and determined to be non-functional, unrepairable, and beyond economical repair. Without replacements, the service cannot maintain adequate imaging capacity to support patient care. 2.Scope of Work: This requirement needs to provide six (P/N: 9018) E14C4T Triplane endo transducers and six (P/N:UA2511) trays. 3.Place of Performance: The product is requested to be delivered to Surgery Service, building 100, MOR. 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, Florida 33744, via the Warehouse Building 36 for Equipment. 4.Period of Performance: The product is requested to be delivered no later than December 19th. 5.Type of Contract: Supply: Firm, Fixed Price. 6.Requirement Overview: The Contractor shall provide the full requested quantity of products listed below. 6.1 Salient Characteristics
NAME BRAND - Equipment Requirement: GE Healthcare QTY. 6 - (P/N: 9018) E14C4T Triplane Endo Transducer QTY. 6 (P/N: UA2511) Reprocessing Trays for E14C4T

Equipment Requirement: Minimum Required Features and Specifications Type / Intended Use: Must be a transrectal ultrasound transducer specifically designed for prostate imaging and biopsy guidance in urology applications. Must provide multi-plane (triplane) imaging capability allowing visualization of transverse, sagittal, and end-fire planes without changing probes.

Frequency & Imaging Performance:
Must operate within a frequency range of approximately 4 MHz to 14 MHz to provide both high-resolution and deep-penetration imaging of the prostate. Must support B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, and Power Doppler imaging modes (with optional elastography and contrast imaging if supported by the connected ultrasound system).

Biopsy and Procedural Capability: Must include or support an integrated biopsy guide channel that allows both biplane and end-fire biopsy procedures without requiring probe exchange. Must accommodate standard 17- or 18-gauge biopsy needles through compatible biopsy guide attachments. Must permit real-time needle visualization during transrectal or transperineal prostate biopsy procedures.

1. Design & Ergonomics Must be a compact, endocavity-style probe suitable for patient comfort and operator ergonomics during transrectal use. Must include a control ( Smart ) button or equivalent for hands-free freezing, storing, or switching imaging planes directly from the probe handle. Must be designed for one-handed operation and compatible with sterile probe covers.

2. Compatibility Must be fully compatible with BK Medical ultrasound systems, including bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv, and bkSpecto platforms.

Must connect using the appropriate BK Medical proprietary connector interface without the need for modification or adapters.

1. Cleaning & Sterilization Must be fully immersible and validated for standard high-level disinfection or sterilization processes used for endocavity probes.

Must be compatible with approved sterile covers and disinfection solutions specified in the manufacturer s reprocessing guide.

1. Construction & Safety Must be constructed of biocompatible materials suitable for internal use (per ISO 10993 or equivalent standards). Must comply with applicable IEC/EN 60601-1 electrical safety and ultrasound acoustic output limits. Must be supplied new, manufacturer-certified, and covered under OEM warranty for clinical use.

Summary Table Feature Category Requirement Type Triplane transrectal prostate ultrasound transducer Frequency 4 14 MHz Imaging Modes B, M, Color Doppler, Power Doppler (Elastography optional) Biopsy Capability Integrated dual-plane biopsy guide Needle Compatibility 17 18 G Operation One-handed, Smart Button on probe Sterilization Fully immersible, high-level disinfectable Compatibility bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv, bkSpecto Intended Use Prostate imaging and biopsy guidance Condition New OEM product, OEM warranty

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