6525--*Intent to Sole Source* GE Logiq E R8 Ultrasound Machine NextGen LOGIQ e R8 portable high-performance digital laptop ultrasound system for the VA Boston Healthcare System

Special Notice Special Notice Page 3 of 3 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office East (RPO-E), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO1), intends to sole source a GE Logiq E R8 Ultrasound Machine NextGen LOGIQ e R8 portable high-performance digital laptop ultrasound system. Standard package includes LOGIQ e Needle Recognition Software Option which helps provide precise and accurate display of the needle, anatomy and motion even in Color and Power Doppler. This feature harnesses pattern recognition technology that recognizes and accurately reveals the structure of a needle within the anatomy, without distortion of the needle and compromising the target. Also includes the ability to adjust needle gain and angle. Standard package includes a Windows 10 based operating system, AC power cord (USA), internet cord 3 meter in length CAT-5 type, PC to HUB structure, system software on USB, Optional Function Key Label, Ultrasound Transmission Gel .25L, English Basic Service Manual CD and English User Guide and AIUM booklet. The following scanning modes are included: B-mode, M-mode, anatomical M-mode, color flow mode, power Doppler imaging, pulsed wave Doppler and Ophthalmic. USA version includes 5-year standard warranty and one day of On-site Applications Training. Training must be completed within six (6) months after Product delivery, otherwise GE Healthcare's obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additional On-site Applications Training days are available for purchase. *NextGen LOGIQ e is a configuration of LOGIQ e **LOGIQ is a trademark of the General Electric Company. The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price task order with GE Healthcare, 3000 N. Grandview Blvd.., W-443, Waukesha, WI 53188-1615, DUNS 073838534. This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334517, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC code is 6525, Imaging Equipment and Supplies; Medical, Dental, Veterinary. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors that can meet this requirement, should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 7/20/2021 by 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, Duns Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer. E-mail: [email protected]. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. End of Document