Rheumatology Digital Ultrasound and Accessories

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 339112 NextGen LOGIQ* e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound or Equal.

The following is a description of the equipment/items and salient characteristics needed for this requirement.:

Quantity 1: NextGen LOGIQ* e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console or Equal with 7-year Remote Technical and Clinical Support.

Quantity 1: L8-18i-RS Linear Arry Probe or Equal; Wideband Linear Array Probe Applications vary depending on the Ultrasound System & may include Intraoperative Surgical, Small Parts & Vascular.

Quantity 1: C1-5-RS Wideband Convex or Equal Array Probe (USA POC Only.

Quantity 1: LOGIQ e or Equal Extended Battery Life Option.

Quantity 1: LOGIQ* e or Equal Docking Cart w/3 Probe Port.

Salient Characteristics:

-           Must have ability to do Power Doppler analysis for blood flow

-           Must have ability to image both small and large joints with different depths to skin surface, using 2 distinct probes (curvilinear and hockey stick probes)

-           Must have ability to image broad tendon, soft tissue and muscle areas

-           Must have ability to change angles of ultrasound visualization of joint tissues

-           Must have ability to store images

For NextGen LOGIQ* e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound or equal, the vendor shall provide user manuals that describe proper use, care and cleaning for users of the equipment. In addition, the vendor will provide service manuals that include theory of operation, maintenance requirements, repair information, schematics, part lists and troubleshooting information in electronic format for use by the VA Biomedical Engineering Department.

The NextGen LOGIQ* e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound or equal must be a current generation ultrasound which is supported by the manufacturer and not obsolete. The equipment must not be used or refurbished. As applicable, the laser must have the latest manufacturer’s software/hardware updates installed and if applicable, any batteries provided with the unit will not be manufactured more than 12 months before the purchase order issue date

On-site assembly and installation of items, and performance of services identified in this document shall take place during normal business hours which are defined as: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, and excluding Federal Holidays.