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Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System VA Harlingen Healthcare Center

ID: 36C25726Q0621 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of Page 1 of This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities. VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System Optometry Section of Surgical Service is requesting a B-Scan Imaging Ultrasound System at one (1) location. The Optometry Department in Harlingen is requesting a new Compact B-Scan Imaging Ultrasound System to facilitate the increased demand for patient optical care. The proposed B-Scan Imaging Ultrasound System will allow the doctor to diagnose retinal detachments, tumors, and citreous pathologies. System Requirements and Specifications for Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System Must be lightweight and easily transportable (<5 kg, 8 lbs. recommended) and cart-based unit suitable for small examination rooms. Must have an integrated color high-resolution touchscreen with integrated DICOM connectivity. Must be Windows 11, DICOM compatible, and must support DICOM storage, worklist, and print functionalities to interface with VA Systems. Must have USB ports for data export, ethernet port, and HDMI output. Must have B-Scan Transducer frequency of 15 MHz. Must have built-in pattern recognitions phakic, aphakic, PMMA, acrylic, and silicone material for pseudo-phakic eye types. Must have automatic detection of scleral spike. Must have at least six (6) different methods for keratometric correction and implant calculation: History derived, refraction derived, contact lens method, Rosa regression, Shammas regression, Double K/SRK-T (Dr. Aramberri s formula). Must have the ability to display at least four (4) different IOL calculations. Contractor is responsible for installation and configuration of the newly provided Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System. Contractor is responsible for comprehensive system testing for the newly provided Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System. Testing documentation shall be provided to VATVCBHCS Biomedical Engineering prior to acceptance of equipment. Contractor shall be able to certify the newly provided Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System is safe and ready for use on patients. Delivery of all hardware should be completed within 90 days from date of award. Implementation of all hardware should be completed within 60 days after hardware delivery. Education and training may take 60 90 days after hardware implementation. Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System must include at least a one-year warranty. Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable Indicate the equipment/supplies manufacturer and country. All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement. Send responses to both the Contract Specialist. Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0621, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 06/09/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 - VA South Texas (VASTHCS), is conducting market research for the acquisition of a Compact B-Scan Imaging Ultrasound System.

This system is needed by the Optometry Section of Surgical Service at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen to meet the increasing demand for patient optical care. The system will assist doctors in diagnosing retinal detachments, tumors, and vitreous pathologies.

Work Details
The Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System must meet the following specifications:
- Lightweight and easily transportable (<5 kg, 8 lbs. recommended) and cart-based unit suitable for small examination rooms.
- Integrated color high-resolution touchscreen with DICOM connectivity.
- Must operate on Windows 11, be DICOM compatible, and support DICOM storage, worklist, and print functionalities to interface with VA Systems.
- Equipped with USB ports for data export, an ethernet port, and HDMI output.
- B-Scan Transducer frequency of 15 MHz.
- Built-in pattern recognition for phakic, aphakic, PMMA, acrylic, and silicone materials for pseudo-phakic eye types.
- Automatic detection of scleral spike.
- At least six different methods for keratometric correction and implant calculation: History derived, refraction derived, contact lens method, Rosa regression, Shammas regression, Double K/SRK-T (Dr. Aramberri’s formula).
- Ability to display at least four different IOL calculations.

The contractor is responsible for installation and configuration of the system as well as comprehensive system testing prior to acceptance by VATVCBHCS Biomedical Engineering. The system must include a one-year warranty.

Period of Performance
Delivery of all hardware should be completed within 90 days from date of award; implementation should be completed within 60 days after hardware delivery; education and training may take an additional 60 to 90 days after hardware implementation.

Place of Performance
VA Harlingen Healthcare Center, 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen Texas 78550.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide detailed information including business name, address, point of contact details (name, phone number, email), registration status (Yes or No), expiration date if registered, type of business (e.g., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), etc.), GSA or VA FSS Contract Number if applicable, and indicate the equipment/supplies manufacturer and country.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract, with Lotususa as the awardee on contract 36C25626P0553 (VUPAD - Sonomed Esclalon Ophthalmic Ultrasound) valued at $26,870 for 04/20/26–06/30/26. The prior work is likely similar in that it involves an ophthalmic ultrasound system used for eye pathology imaging, which aligns with the current requirement for a compact B-scan ultrasound system to support diagnosis of retinal detachments, tumors, and vitreous/cytreous pathologies.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 3, 2026, 3:53 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
VA Harlingen Healthcare Center 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen, TX 78550 USA
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$18,000 - $45,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
30%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network. 58% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 6/3/26 VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network issued Sources Sought 36C25726Q0621 for Compact B-Scan Ultrasound System VA Harlingen Healthcare Center due 6/9/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 339115 and PSC 6525.
Primary Contact
Title
Rafael Rodriguez
Name
Rafael A Rodriguez   Profile
Phone
(787) 781-8700

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00257
Source Organization Code
100167100
Last Updated
June 3, 2026
Last Updated By
Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
Archive Date
July 4, 2026