6830--MRI Helium, Columbia VA
ID: 36C25525Q0132Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3caab1e22c154bbb8a428ac0e1079473/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide helium refills for a 7 Tesla MRI at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The primary objective is to maintain the MRI's operational status by ensuring timely deliveries of liquid helium to keep levels above specified thresholds throughout a 12-month contract period. This service is critical for the continuous operation of the MRI, which requires trained personnel knowledgeable in cryogen handling and safety protocols. Interested suppliers must submit their responses, including business size classification and capabilities, via email to Contract Specialist Tracie Raggs at tracie.raggs@va.gov by February 11, 2025. This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for contracts.

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    Tracie RaggsContract Specialist
    (913) 946-1985
    tracie.raggs@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for providing helium refills for a 7 Tesla MRI at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. The objective is to maintain the MRI's operational status by ensuring timely deliveries of liquid helium to keep levels above specified thresholds throughout a 12-month contract. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond by providing information on their business size classification, capabilities, and relevant contractual agreements. Vendors must demonstrate knowledge of cryogen handling, possess required safety equipment, and support delivery logistics in coordination with hospital staff. This RFI is primarily intended for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for contracts. Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Tracie Raggs, by February 11, 2025. The VA seeks to review submissions to inform future procurement decisions related to the helium supply service.
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