6515--Siemens MR Elastography
ID: 36C24425Q0579Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/356f0091089c4554bc0a2c33c27492fe/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information regarding the Siemens MR Elastography System or similar products for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Monroeville Community Based Out-Patient Clinic (CBOC). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposals. The MR Elastography System is crucial for enhancing diagnostic capabilities in veteran care, and the VA is interested in understanding available technologies and potential substitutes. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by April 22, 2025, to Contract Specialist Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov or by phone at 717-673-3842, noting that no evaluation letters will be provided to respondents.

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    Matthew WrightContract Specialist
    (717) 673-3842
    matthew.wright6@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0579.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for information regarding the Siemens MR Elastography System or similar products. This notice, designated under solicitation number 36C24425Q0579, aims to collect information for planning purposes only and does not represent a formal solicitation or request for proposals. Responses are due by April 22, 2025, and the notice specifies no evaluation letters will be provided to respondents. The inquiry is specifically from the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center's Monroeville Community Based Out-Patient Clinic (CBOC) and requests information on the manufacturer’s location. It clarifies that this notice serves solely as a means of gathering insights into available products, underscoring the VA's preliminary information-gathering intentions rather than concrete procurement steps. Further details can be found in the attached document regarding MR Elastography.
    MR Elastography RFI.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the acquisition of the Siemens MR Elastography System for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Monroeville Community Based Out-Patient Clinic (CBOC). This RFI is aimed at gathering information for planning and does not constitute a solicitation for contracts. Essential details required from interested suppliers include company identification, NAICS code compliance, business size status, and specifics about the products or equivalent solutions they can offer. The RFI also seeks feedback on potential substitutes for the specified equipment and on business structure, such as whether the company is a small business entity or a designated distributor. Responses should not be interpreted as a request for quotes and will not lead to contract awards. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by a stipulated deadline via email. Although this notice will facilitate sourcing potential vendors, it does not obligate the government to initiate a contract or cover any related costs incurred by responders. The overall goal is to assess available technologies to enhance the clinic's operational capabilities for veteran care.
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