7A21--Circle Cardiovascular Imaging CVi42
ID: 36C25725Q0319Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a8951f94857643d7a6841f657b3fbc56/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. for the provision of services related to their proprietary cvi42 product line, which includes various subscriptions for advanced cardiac imaging services. The required services encompass Cardiac MR, Core CT with Auto Plaque, 4DFlow, Strain, Quantitative Perfusion, and Advanced Reporting, covering a base year and two option years. This procurement is critical for enhancing the VA's cardiac imaging capabilities, as the cvi42 product is uniquely positioned in the market, with Circle Cardiovascular Imaging asserting sole manufacturing rights. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by February 27, 2025, to the primary contact, Gillian M. Hooge, at gillian.hooge@va.gov or by phone at (210) 364-3724, as the agency will proceed with the contract if no other comparable sources are identified within seven days.

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    Gillian M. HoogeContract Specialist
    (210) 364-3724
    gillian.hooge@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. for services related to their proprietary cvi42 product line. This includes various subscriptions for cardiac imaging services, such as Cardiac MR, Core CT with Auto Plaque, 4DFlow, Strain, Quantitative Perfusion, and Advanced Reporting, covering base year and two option years. The VA's solicitation number is 36C25725Q0319, with a response deadline set for February 27, 2025. Circle Cardiovascular Imaging has asserted sole manufacturing rights over the cvi42 product, meaning only they or authorized distributors can provide specific support services tied to software licenses. This notice serves to gauge the availability of other comparable sources; should no affirmative responses be received within seven days, a contract will proceed with Circle Cardiovascular Imaging. The justification for limited competition is based on the unique nature of the required services as outlined in federal regulations. This alert is not a formal request for proposals but invites capability statements for consideration by the agency.
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