6515--Dose Calibrator & Well Counter RFQ
ID: 36C24525Q0319Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad61c91d52874a48ad2a32aa01629b77/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the procurement of a Dose Calibrator and Well Counter for the Baltimore VA Medical Center, specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The procurement includes essential medical equipment and accessories, such as an EPSON roll printer and various radioactive sources, with strict adherence to technical specifications that ensure operational reliability in nuclear medicine applications. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to high-quality healthcare instrumentation while supporting veteran-owned enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by February 20, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Michael Jones at michael.jones16@va.gov or (202) 745-8000 Ext. 58768 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael JonesContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8000 Ext. 58768
    michael.jones16@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0319_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24525Q0319 for the procurement of a Dose Calibrator and Well Counter for the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The solicitation is intended for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and follows FAR Part 13 procedures. The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time. Offerors must ensure their submissions comply with outlined technical specifications, demonstrating that proposed items meet the salient characteristics provided in Attachment A. All quotations must be submitted electronically and will be evaluated based on price and conformity to requirements, with the lowest priced compliant offer receiving preference. The contract will also include clauses regarding gray market items, emphasizing that only OEM products from authorized dealers will be accepted. Proposals must include information confirming the offeror's authorization from the OEM. The delivery timeframe is set for 90 days post-order receipt, with all costs, including shipping, integrated into the quoted prices. This RFQ illustrates the VA's focus on quality procurement processes while supporting veteran-owned businesses by limiting competition to SDVOSBs.
    Attachment A Sample.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for vendors to supply essential medical equipment, specifically a Dose Calibrator and Well Counter, to the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The procurement includes various items such as an EPSON roll printer, well inserts, syringes, wipe test samples, and several radioactive sources (Cesium-137 and Europium-152) for precise measurement in nuclear medicine applications. The contract emphasizes critical technical specifications for the Dose Calibrator (CRC-55tR) and the CAPRAC-t Well Counter, including a touchscreen interface, high accuracy, compact design, and compliance with health safety standards. Detailed requirements cover energy and measurement ranges, accuracy within regulatory limits, and capabilities for quality control and data reporting, ensuring operational reliability in nuclear medicine contexts. This procurement process underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare instrumentation and regulatory adherence, reflecting the needs for effective and precise medical operations within veteran care facilities. The document reflects standard supply acquisition procedures within government RFP frameworks.
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