MRI System Phantom Service and Upgrade
ID: NB686080-25-00741Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e7b9a2032c634b2eb85eff6c60265670/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for the service and upgrade of two MRI system phantoms, which are critical for maintaining calibration properties in medical imaging research. The procurement includes the requirement for a 1K helium-4 sorption cooler that must deliver a minimum of 250uW of cooling for 24 hours, along with the replacement of specific arrays and validation of upgrades through imaging and measurement. This initiative underscores the importance of precision medical imaging tools in advancing research capabilities within the laboratory. Interested vendors should contact de Ionne Jones at deionne.jones@nist.gov for further details, with all service work expected to be completed within five months of order placement.

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    de Ionne Jones
    deionne.jones@nist.gov
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    NB686080-25-00741 Requirements and Specifications.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 1K helium-4 sorption cooler required by the Physical Measurement Laboratory at NIST to service and upgrade two MRI system phantoms, originally purchased from CaliberMRI. Due to reaching their 5-year usability limit, the phantoms need servicing to maintain their calibration properties, including the incorporation of new reference solutions and ports for NIST recalibration. The cooler must deliver a minimum of 250uW of cooling at 1K for 24 hours, be a closed-cycle system, and have a diameter under 100mm. The service directives include replacing the T1, T2, and proton density arrays and validating the upgrades post-delivery through imaging and measurement. Additional sections cover shipping and installation requirements, warranty information, inspection procedures, and potential options for maintenance. All service work must be completed within five months of the order, emphasizing the government’s need for precision medical imaging tools, crucial for calibration in the field of medical research and imaging. The document serves as a structured solicitation for necessary equipment and services to enhance existing capabilities within the laboratory's research functions.
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