Q522--Mercer CBOC | GE Healthcare XR Upgrade and Move (VA-25-00010648)
ID: 36C24425Q0349Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY (Q522)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to enter a sole-source contract with GE Precision Healthcare Inc. for the upgrade and relocation of an existing GE Healthcare XR system to the new Mercer County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) facility. This contract, identified under solicitation number 36C24425Q0349, aims to transition from the current Optima XR646 model to the Definium 646 HD, encompassing delivery, installation, and both onsite and virtual training for VA personnel over a 12-month period. The upgrade is crucial for enhancing diagnostic imaging capabilities, thereby ensuring optimal patient care in alignment with the VA's service commitment. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by February 27, 2025, and can reach out to Contract Specialist Haley Snyder at haley.snyder@va.gov or 412-860-7204 for further inquiries.

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    Haley SnyderContract Specialist
    (412) 860-7204
    haley.snyder@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter a sole-source contract with GE Precision Healthcare Inc. for upgrading and relocating an existing GE Healthcare XR system to the new Mercer County CBOC facility. This contract, under solicitation number 36C24425Q0349, is for a firm-fixed price and spans a 12-month period, focused on the transition from the current Optima XR646 model to the Definium 646 HD. The process includes delivery, installation, and onsite/virtual training for VA personnel. While this notice is not a request for quotes, interested vendors must submit a capability statement by February 27, 2025. The document outlines detailed specifications for equipment upgrades, additional tasks, and deliverables required for the project, emphasizing the technical and administrative preparations necessary for the move. Compliance with security and privacy requirements is highlighted, including training obligations for contractor staff working on VA premises. The overarching aim is to enhance diagnostic imaging capabilities at the new location to ensure optimal patient care in line with the VA's service commitment. The coordination of all moves and trainings will be underwritten by GE HealthCare, with the facility targeted to be operational by late June 2025.
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