6515--Hearing Aid Analyzer - Bakersfield Clinic Activation

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a hearing aid analyzer for the Bakersfield VA Clinic. The equipment must meet specific physical, functional, and performance characteristics, including software-assisted probe tube placement, guided workflow for hearing instrument verification, and wideband audiogram entry. The contractor is expected to provide a one-time training at installation and ensure adequate information security in accordance with VA standard operating procedures. The equipment will be used to support audiology services at the clinic, and the contractor must deliver and install the equipment by 8/1/2026. Key features of the equipment include: • Software-assisted probe tube placement • Guided workflow for hearing instrument verification • Wideband audiogram entry and hearing instrument verification • Fitting software to verify and adjust hearing instruments • Noah module for transferring audiometry and generating PDF reports • Remote operation on PC and teleaudiology compatibility • Printing capabilities via network-connected printer or file • Dedicated counseling tool for patient education • SII counseling and sensory loss simulator