6540--Ultrasound-Absolu Brand name or Equal RFI (VA-26-00015536)
Sources Sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: NJ. Response deadline: Jan 13, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334510 • PSC 6540.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified Contractors who are able to meet the requirements identified in the accompanying Statement of Work. This is not a solicitation. A solicitation will be issued at a later date. This notice does not restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any Contractor for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The NJ VAMC Lyons Campus (151 Knollcroft Rd, Lyons, NJ, 07939 ) is seeking a vendor to provide a Brand name or equal Ophthalmic Ultrasound and the referenced brand for this procurement is Absolu Ultrasound Equipment for the NJ Lyons campus VAMC. The NAICS Code is 334510- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Interested Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Your response needs to address how you will meet the Government's requirements. This requirement will be Set-aside for Small Business; Brand name or Equal and qualified contractors are asked to submit the following information: 1) Company Name: 2) Company Address: 3) DUNS Number: 4) Company POC Name: 5) Company POC Phone Number: 6) Company POC Email Address: 7) Company Website: 8) Business type: ( Small, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.): 9) *If GSA, please identify Contract and # 10. Please state whether brand name or equal product is Domestic or Non Domestic. Please identify your company's small business size standard and applicable NAICS code. For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Please email statements of capabilities to Lorraine Hussain no later than January 13, 2026, at 3:00PM Eastern time to Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources-sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to any future solicitation announcements. Statement of Work (SOW) Brand Name or Equal Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Platform Lyons VA Medical Center Reference: Quote Q26044 1. Background The Lyons VA Medical Center requires a high-performance ophthalmic ultrasound system for comprehensive diagnostic imaging, including A-scan, B-scan, UBM, and standardized echography. The Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Platform, manufactured by Quantel Medical and distributed by Corps Medical Supply, LLC, is the identified brand name product. This SOW allows for Brand Name or Equal submissions. 2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide, deliver, install, and train staff on a complete ophthalmic ultrasound system with the following components or equal: 2.1 Required Items Item Description Quantity Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Console (P/N PCBX0037ABS) 1 Biometry A-Scan Probe (P/N PCSX0009) 1 15 MHz B Probe (P/N PCSX0005) 1 50 MHz Linear High-Resolution UBM Probe (P/N PCSX0007) 1 Height Adjustable Cart with Keyboard Tray (P/N XEACARTABSOLU) 1 DICOM Software for ABSolu (P/N PCEX0007) 1 Prager Shells Adult (P/N XEAAACOQPRAEG17) 6 Clinical Applications Training (P/N MUSCLTRAINING) 1 Installation Included 3. Salient Characteristics Any equal product must meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics: 3.1 Imaging Capabilities A/B/Standardized/UBM ultrasound platform High-resolution imaging with: 15 MHz B-scan probe (posterior segment) 50 MHz UBM probe (anterior segment) Biometry A-scan probe with laser aiming Axial resolution: 35 µm (UBM) 80 µm (20 MHz) 115 µm (15 MHz) Lateral resolution: 60 µm (UBM) 200 µm (20 MHz) 400 µm (15 MHz) Depth of field: up to 20 mm Frame rate: up to 16 Hz Cineloop: up to 400 images 3.2 Biometry & IOL Calculation Axial length measurement for all eye types (dense cataracts, long eyes, etc.) Built-in IOL formulas: SRK-T, Hoffer-Q, Holladay, Haigis, Binkhorst-II, etc. Post-op refractive calculation with 6 keratometric correction methods Pattern recognition for phakic, aphakic, and pseudo-phakic eyes 3.3 Data Management Built-in patient and physician database Export of still images and video sequences Customizable digital and printed reports DICOM and EMR compatible 3.4 Hardware & Software Embedded Windows 10 OS 21 HD screen (1920x1080p) 1TB HDD, 128GB SSD, 16GB RAM 5 USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet Wireless footswitch with 8 functions Integrated motion sensors in probes for real-time localization 3.5 Physical & Electrical Dimensions: 445 mm (H) x 285 mm (D) x 545 mm (W) without probes Weight: 10.6 kg (without probes) Power: 80 264 VAC, 47 63 Hz, 60 VA max 4. Delivery Location Lyons VA Medical Center 151 Knollcroft Rd Lyons, NJ 07939 5. Delivery Schedule All items must be delivered, installed, and training completed within 60 calendar days of award. 6. Installation & Training Installation by certified personnel at no additional cost On-site clinical applications training included 7. Warranty Manufacturer s standard warranty must be included Coverage must include parts, labor, and technical support 8. Brand Name or Equal Clause Offerors may propose an equal product. To be considered equal, the product must meet or exceed all salient characteristics listed in Section 3. Offerors must provide: Technical specifications Product literature Evidence of compliance with salient characteristics
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This opportunity is a sources sought announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking vendors capable of supplying a Brand name or equal ophthalmic ultrasound system to the NJ VAMC Lyons Campus. The requirement highlights the Ellex ABSolu Ultrasound Platform and allows for equal product submissions. Interested contractors must showcase their capability to meet the identified specifications.
The buyer seeks to gather information and assess potential sources for the delivery of an ophthalmic ultrasound system that meets specific technical and functional requirements, encouraging competitive options while adhering to small business set-aside guidelines.
- Review the accompanying Statement of Work to understand specific requirements.
- Determine if your product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics listed.
- Prepare necessary company documentation as outlined in the request.
- Identify technical specifications of equal products if proposing alternatives.
- Ensure compliance with VA regulations regarding small business classification.
- Company name and address
- DUNS Number
- Point of contact details (name, phone, email)
- Company website
- Business type (Small, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.)
- GSA contract numbers, if applicable
- Domestic or Non-Domestic product assertion
- Statement of capabilities addressing the Government's requirements.
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- Specific requirements for training content and duration after installation
- Details about funding availability or budget constraints
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