The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System intends to acquire an Olympus Aplio I800 EUS XT Ultrasound Processor to replace its outdated Prosound F75, which is no longer manufactured or supported. The Olympus system is required for compatibility with the facility’s existing Olympus ultrasound scopes, avoiding the cost of purchasing new scopes. The agency is seeking capability statements from responsible sources to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted instead of a sole source award. Performance would be at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System.

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System intends to acquire an Olympus Aplio I800 EUS XT ultrasound processor to replace its outdated Prosound F75 unit. This specific system is required because it is compatible with the facility’s existing Olympus ultrasound scopes, avoiding the need to purchase new scopes. Interested responsible sources may submit a quote or documentation demonstrating their capability to supply this requirement. Responses will be considered solely to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement instead of a sole source award, at the government’s discretion. The performance location is the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System in Palo Alto, California.