J065--Radiopharaceuticals
ID: 36C24125Q0031Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cacf42b9d93c40a8b9663765f0d5057d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the provision of Rubidium-82 generators to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System located in West Haven, CT. The contract requires the vendor to deliver approximately 13 generators annually on a 28-day cycle, along with the monthly leasing of an infusion cart and necessary supplies for patient infusion. These generators are crucial for medical imaging and diagnostics, ensuring that the healthcare system can provide timely and effective care to veterans. Interested parties must express their interest and submit supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer, Jerry Choinski, at Jerry.Choinski@va.gov by October 15, 2024, as this Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Jerry ChoinskiContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    Jerry.Choinski@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the provision of Rubidium-82 generators to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The contract will require the vendor to deliver approximately 13 generators annually on a 28-day cycle, alongside monthly leasing of an infusion cart with necessary supplies for patient infusion. Additionally, the contractor must provide annual training, ongoing support for the usage and quality control of the generators, and manage the disposal of expired units. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit their expression of interest along with supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer, Jerry Choinski, by October 15, 2024. The decision to conduct a competitive procurement will depend solely on the responses received. The document serves to inform potential vendors about the requirements while establishing communication for further inquiries.
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