Mobile MRI Tech Services
ID: 36C25724Q0931Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

PSC

MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY (Q522)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8b7c1e34b4e849199e733b0a0d45d4de/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide mobile MRI Tech Services, specifically a mobile 1.5T MRI Coach and associated Technologist Services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) located in Temple, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for the transportation, delivery, setup, and operation of a compliant mobile MRI unit, which must be five years old or newer, and will operate five days a week during specified hours. This procurement is crucial for delivering diagnostic imaging services to veterans, ensuring adherence to safety, privacy, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA and OSHA. Interested vendors must submit their company details, including size classification and status as small or disadvantaged businesses, by September 30, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Vanessa Cantone at vanessa.cantone@va.gov or 254-535-8139, or Elsa Gomez at elsa.gomez@va.gov or 972-708-0808.

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    PWS Mobile MRI Tech Services.pdf
    The document details a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a mobile 1.5T MRI Coach and Technologist Services at CTVHCS in Temple, TX. The contractor must provide a compliant MRI unit and staffing, operating five days a week during specified hours. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, transportation, data transmission, and ensuring patient safety and HIPAA compliance. The MRI unit must meet stringent specifications, including system performance, patient comfort, and safety features. Key contractor responsibilities include maintaining equipment according to manufacturer standards, ensuring uptime, and providing qualified technologists. CTVHCS is tasked with patient scheduling and transport. The agreement emphasizes data ownership, confidentiality, and adherence to various regulatory standards including OSHA and HIPAA. The document reflects the complexities of government contracts, detailing operational, administrative, and technical requirements essential for healthcare service delivery within a VA setting. Compliance with security and privacy regulations is critical, with provisions for emergency response and continuous quality improvement processes embedded in the contractual framework.
    Sources Sought Notice - Mobile MRI Tech 36C25724Q0931.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing mobile MRI services, specifically a mobile 1.5T MRI Coach and associated Technologist Services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX. The anticipated contract includes transportation, delivery, setup, and operation of a mobile MRI unit that is five years old or newer, with a base year and four optional years of service. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details, including size classification and status as small or disadvantaged businesses, by September 30, 2024. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for eligibility, and responses will inform the government’s procurement strategy. This notice serves as a preliminary market research tool without a binding solicitation, aiming to gauge interest and capacity within the market.
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