6525--646-25-2-233-0228 | Water Phantom Replacement | NCO 4 Commodities 2 (VA-25-00042337)
ID: 36C24425Q0347Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a8f04cedf2a24836b5ffc5403e2b7d16/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for the procurement of a new water phantom and associated software to replace an outdated system at the Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The new equipment is crucial for conducting annual quality assurance and commissioning scans of linear accelerators (LINACs) used in cancer treatment, with key requirements including automated functionalities, user-friendly software, and compatibility with Varian TrueBeam® LINAC. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 14, 2025, and should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), while veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to certify their status for eligibility in procurement opportunities. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov or by phone at 412-628-3595.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathan LohrContract Specialist
    (412) 628-3595
    nathan.lohr@va.gov
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    The Veterans Affairs (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of a new water phantom and associated software and components to replace an outdated system. This equipment is essential for conducting annual quality assurance and commissioning scans of linear accelerators (LINACs) utilized in cancer treatment. Key requirements include automated functionalities (self-leveling, tank centering, surface detection, and filling/emptying), user-friendly software, rapid set-up, and compatibility with Varian TrueBeam® LINAC, among others. Interested parties must respond to this Sources Sought Notice by February 14, 2025, and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, the notice emphasizes the need for veteran-owned businesses to certify their status to be eligible for procurement opportunities. Responses should include a capability statement, contact information, and specifics about the respondent's business classification. This notice outlines the VA's commitment to fulfilling its procurement needs through potentially competitive bidding while promoting participation from veteran-owned businesses.
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