The Sources Sought Notice (36C25725Q0567) pertains to a request for information regarding a storage solution for MRI equipment at the Fort Worth VA facility. Issued by the North Texas Healthcare System's Regional Procurement Office West, responses are due by May 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The notice indicates that it is not funded by the Recovery Act and is categorized under Product Service Code X1GD and NAICS Code 493110. The contracting office is located in Duncanville, Texas, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist Romya Turner, whose email is romya.turner@va.gov. The required performance location for the MRI storage solution is at 2201 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas, postal code 76119. A Statement of Work (SOW) document, relevant for bidders, is attached for further details on the project. This notice is part of the federal government's effort to solicit information from potential vendors and gauge market capabilities for the necessary services.
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for storing a Siemens MAGNETOM Sola MRI system prior to its installation at the Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic due to construction delays. The contractor must provide a suitable CRYO farm for climate-controlled storage, ensuring proper temperature and helium levels are maintained for the MRI magnet. The contract consists of a base period of six months, with two additional six-month option periods available if necessary. The work includes rigging, transportation, and adherence to original equipment manufacturer specifications, with personnel required to be licensed and trained. Performance hours are Monday through Friday, and all field work must be coordinated through designated VA representatives. Documentation, including a detailed service report, is mandated to confirm completion of work. The SOW emphasizes compliance with federal information security regulations and the need for contractor coordination with VA staff throughout the process, demonstrating the VA's commitment to ensuring proper handling and installation of critical medical equipment while adhering to safety and operational standards.