6505--Intent to Sole Source Canon Celestion Full Source Kit VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
ID: 36C24425Q0770Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a99ad3298d9b4d359f73c0ad37fee93b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 4, intends to initiate a sole source contract for a Canon Celestion Full Source Kit for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to secure radioactive quality control sources essential for the PET/CT section of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring the proper functioning of imaging equipment prior to patient scans. The contract will be awarded to Sirona Complete Care, LLC, based on the justification for single source procurement under FAR 13.106-1. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by June 18, 2025, to the Contracting Specialist, Christa Stine, at christa.stine@va.gov, with no solicitation or request for quotations being issued at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christa StineContracting Specialist
    (570) 824-3521
    christa.stine@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a sole source contract for a Canon Celestion Full Source Kit, specifically designed for quality control in the PET/CT section of the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The contractor will be Sirona Complete Care, LLC, based on the justification under FAR 13.106-1 for single source procurement. Interested vendors must respond by June 18, 2025, with a capability statement detailing their qualifications. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 and addresses the need for radioactive quality control sources, essential for machine testing before patient scans. Delivery of three specified radioactive sources will occur at the VA Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine section. The document emphasizes that this notice is for planning purposes only and does not equate to a solicitation or request for quotations. The overall aim is to ensure the proper functioning of equipment critical for patient imaging, while maintaining safety and compliance with relevant regulations.
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