6505--Rubidium Generator
ID: 36C26225Q0976Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f1cb3d949ed34832998e0a3f52409d0e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure a Rubidium Generator for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, which is essential for producing Rubidium RB-82 chloride injection used in PET imaging for diagnosing heart conditions. The procurement process was initiated under solicitation number 36C26225Q0976, which included specific requirements for the generator, such as a built-in dose calibrator and automated saline flush administration, with a contract duration of three years starting July 15, 2025. However, the solicitation has been canceled as per Amendment 0002, and all previous terms and conditions remain in effect. Interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov for further information.

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    Hestia SimContract Specialist
    Hestia.Sim@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0976.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the supply of a Rubidium Generator and associated accessories under solicitation number 36C26225Q0976. This acquisition is essential for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, which requires the generator for producing Rubidium RB-82 chloride injection, utilized in PET imaging for diagnosing heart conditions. The contract will span three years, with a base year and two option years, beginning July 15, 2025. Key requirements include the generator having specific features like a built-in dose calibrator, automated saline flush administration, and an alert system for safety. Vendors must provide original manufacturer products and comply with federal regulations, including safety standards and quality assurance. Responses to the solicitation are due by June 13, 2025, and must include a detailed quote of accessory sets to support a daily patient load. The government seeks to ensure uninterrupted patient care and adherence to stringent operational guidelines throughout the contract duration. Overall, this request reflects the VA's ongoing commitment to enhancing medical services through advanced technology.
    36C26225Q0976 0001.docx
    This document is an amendment to the solicitation for a Rubidium Generator under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s Nuclear Medicine Service. The amendment extends the offer submission deadline from June 13, 2025, to June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The contracting office's address is provided along with the point of contact, Hestia Sim, who can be reached at Hestia.Sim@va.gov. The overall terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged despite this extension. The proposal falls under the product service code 6505 and the NAICS code 325412. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to deadlines in the procurement process while ensuring that all potential vendors are aware of the updated timeline.
    36C26225Q0976 0002.docx
    The document is an amendment to the solicitation 36C26225Q0976 regarding a Rubidium Generator for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It primarily serves to notify stakeholders that the solicitation has been canceled. The amendment emphasizes that all previous terms and conditions of the solicitation continue to apply and remain in effect. The announcement includes general information such as the contracting office's address, the point of contact (Hestia Sim), and the deadline for response. The cancellation decision is significant for potential bidders, as it alters the expected procurement process for this medical equipment. The VA had planned to conduct the procurement under the designated product service code 6505, but this amendment indicates a halt in that process.
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