Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25626Q0061, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses and clarifies key inquiries from potential offerors. The amendment confirms the availability of power and a pad for the mobile trailer, specifies that this is a new bid, and clarifies that the project is for in-house construction. The VA will provide essential infrastructure, including a pad with tractor/trailer access, 480V 3-phase 200A electrical power with a Russell Stoll connection, telephone/network connections, consumable goods, and staffing for technologists and radiologists. This amendment aims to provide comprehensive responses to requests for information (RFIs) to ensure all offerors have clear and complete details regarding the solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C25626Q0061 for the lease of a mobile CT trailer for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring contractors to be actively registered in SAM as an SDVOSB. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Single-Award for a base of four months with six optional months. The scope includes providing a Mobile Canon Aquilion Prime 80/160 CT Scanner or equivalent, delivery, set-up, maintenance, and pick-up. Key requirements include specific CT scanner configurations, DICOM connectivity, and adherence to security and quality assurance standards. The period of performance is from November 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, with options for extension. Offers will be evaluated on a "Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable" basis, and contractors must comply with federal acquisition regulations, including those concerning telecommunications equipment and supply chain security.
The document addresses responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding a new contract for in-house construction, likely involving a mobile trailer. Key information includes confirmation of existing power and a pad for the trailer, which will be located near the ER/MRI area. The VA will provide essential infrastructure, including 480V 3-phase, 200A electrical power with a Russell Stoll connection, telephone/network connections, and all consumable goods. Additionally, the VA will supply personnel, specifically a technologist to operate the system and a radiologist for supervision and patient care. This RFI response clarifies the VA's support and requirements for the upcoming project.