Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Tucson VA Healthcare System, has a need for E14CL4B ENDO BIPLANE TRANSDUCERS and REPROCESSING TRAYS. The E14CL4B Biplane Endo Transducer will be used for visualization of internal organs of the rectum and vaginal areas. This medical equipment provides imaging for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The requirement is for brand name or equal: E14CL4B Biplane Endocavity Probe Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States) Nomenclature: Endocavity Biplane Transducer/Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION GE Healthcare/BK medical CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 E14CL4B BIPLANE ENDO TRANSDUCER 4 EA 02 REPROCESSING SS TRAY FOR E14CL4B, E10C4 4 EA REQUIREMENTS: This Urology Department requests the acquisition of High-Tech Ultrasound Transducers for the purpose of diagnostic imagining of the rectal and pelvic areas. The Salient Characteristics must include: Must have these applications Transrectal, Transvaginal Must have Frequency Range 14 - 4 MHz Must have Focal Range 3 60 mm Must have Scanning Modes B, M, PWD (Pulsed Wave Doppler), CFM (Color Flow Mapping) (includes Color Doppler and Amplitude (Power) Doppler), THI (Tissue Harmonic Imaging), CEUS (Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound), Strain Elastography, and combination modes Must have Compatible Ultrasound Systems bkActiv, bkSpecto, bk3000, bk5000, bkActiv S Series Must have Image Field Transverse: Sector 138° Expanded sector 178° and Sagittal: (Trapezoidal) 65 mm wide + expansion angle 2 x 15° Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West TUCSON VA Healthcare System 3601 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE…