JUN 2024 EQ Consolidation - Schedule of Line Items w QA - Updated 10-3-24.xlsx
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This document is a Schedule of Line Items for a federal contract opportunity related to the consolidation and purchase of various medical imaging equipment for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) across multiple VISN networks and locations.
The key details include the specific types of equipment required (e.g. X-Ray, CT, Mammography, Ultrasound), the quantity and locations for each piece of equipment, and the VA station information. The document also includes a section with questions and responses related to the technical specifications, such as requests to modify certain requirements to increase competition. The broader federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number 36A79724Q0016 for the "June 2024 Equipment Only Consolidation" issued by the VA National Acquisition Center.
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JUN 24 Schedule of Line Items
| HTME VISN | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | QTY |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 436 HARRISON, MT | 436B40003 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40034 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 BUFFALO, NY | 528B40272 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 537 CHICAGO, IL | 537B48014 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 539 CINCINNATI, OH | 539B40026 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 AURORA, CO | 554B43016 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | 554B43017 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 CASTLE ROCK, CO | 554B43028 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 561 EAST ORANGE, NJ | 561B42010 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 565B39015 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 565B49001 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 578 HINES, IL | 578B38005 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 583B40023 | XR PORT C-ARM | 2 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43020 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40011 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | XR RF | 1 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44003 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44004 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44005 | XR PORT C-ARM | 5 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44006 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44007 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44008 | XR PORT C-ARM | 3 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44009 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE, TN | 626B30005 | XR PORT C-ARM | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48020 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 644 PITTSBURGH PA | 646B42006 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43005 | XR URO | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43006 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43007 | XR US | 7 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43008 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 649 PRESCOTT, AZ | 649B40018 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 649 PRESCOTT, AZ | 649B40019 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49000 | XR PORT RAD | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49001 | NM BON DEN | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49002 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 660 SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 660B40000 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43007 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43012 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43013 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40005 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40012 | XR PORT C-ARM | 2 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40015 | XR C-ARM | 2 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 687 WALLA WALLA, WA | 687B43001 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41009 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41010 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 NEWINGTON, CT | 689B41011 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41012 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41013 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48006 | XR PORT C-ARM | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | XR RAD | 1 |
Removed
| HTME VISN | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | QTY |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 679 TUSCALOOSA, AL | 679B42006 | XR RAD | 1 |
QA
| HTME VISN | Station | Equipment Requisition Number | Equipment Questions | GOVT Equipment Response |
| HTME NAC | General - RFP document | It appears the use of the word "quote" has been removed and replaced with the word "offer" throughout the RFO Instructions. Please confirm the quote naming convention should now be "650B20008-Providence, Modeal ABC, Vendor XYZ_1Offer". Should we expect to see this change on all Consolidations moving forward? | Yes, the NAC does not received quotes, but offers, so the language should have always read offer and not quote. It has been gone over and hopefully removed from everything and the naming shall be offer, not quote from now on. | |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41009 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed.
Request item 5.q. Integration and compatibility with radiographic fluoroscopy imaging systems be moved to Added Value or removed as this is restrictive.
Request item 8.a. Superimposed live 2D or 3D TEE echo with live fluoroscopic images in real time be moved to Added Value or removed as this is restrictive.
| Request 8.b. Display and operate multiple views of live 3D TEE, segment heart structures, and fluoroscopy be moved to Added Value or removed as this is restrictive. | Moved 8a & 8b to added value. Other items deemed non-restrictive as multiple vendors offer similar technology. See updated tech specs and compliance matrix. | |||
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41010 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed.
| Items deemed non-restrictive as multiple vendors offer similar technology and specs. | |||
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41011 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed.
| Items deemed non-restrictive as multiple vendors offer similar technology and specs. | |||
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41012 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed.
| Items deemed non-restrictive as multiple vendors offer similar technology and specs. | |||
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41013 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed.
| Items deemed non-restrictive as multiple vendors offer similar technology and specs. | |||||
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 539 CINCINNATI, OH | 539B40026 | What transducers are required (Frequency range and quantity)? | Section B.7.- Transducers of the original Technical Specification document includes a line item specifying Description- a.Triplane Endocavity, Qty- 3. This is an accurate description of the requirement for the Cincinnati VAMC. | |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 537 CHICAGO, IL | 537B48014 | 1.b Can the weight be raised to 176 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification Updated | |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 537 CHICAGO, IL | 537B48014 | Can the maximum weight be expanded to 200 to increase competition? | ||
| Can the Convex frequency range be expanded to 2-6 to increase competition? | Technical Specifications Updated | ||||
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 537 CHICAGO, IL | 537B48014 | Item 1.b. Maximum Equipment Weight be increased to 200 lbs. | Technical Specifiation Update | |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 578 HINES, IL | 578B38005 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | Hajissa, Bashir A. <Bashir.Hajissa@va.gov> | |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48006 | 2.w. Request to remove UPS on Board to expand open and fair competition. | Technical Specification moved to Added Value | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 66 3q Will bone suppression be sufficient for functionality needed for dual energy? | Bone Suppression will be sufficient | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 22 1a For the request of the wireless detector in the wall bucky, can this be fixed 17 x 17? | Tech spec is minimum. Wireless is preferred. | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 30 1c.a. Please clarify the amount of detectors needed for wireless , wallstand and table | Tech spec updated. 3 total detectors are preferred, 2 bigger ones and 1 smaller one. | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 38 2e Please increase the minimum spatial resolution to 3.4lp/mm to allow for fair competition | Updated technical specification | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 39 2f Please increase the maximum pixel size to 148 to allow for fair competition | Updated technical specification | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Line 48 2o Please clarify the maximum system dimensions ; table bucky or room in inches | Dimensions are for table | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 1ab) Please confirm 17x17in detector is acceptable. The stated spec is a non-standard size |
2bb) Please confirm 17x17in detector is acceptable. The stated spec is a non-standard size 1ca) Please verify total quantity of detectors is three (3)" quantity two 17x17in and qty1 10x12in 2a) Please confirm an 80kw generator will be acceptable as this will allow the end users increased range off exposure technique. 65kw is readily available if preferred by facilities team 2e) Please update to 3.6 lp/mm to increase competition 2f) Please update to 136 µm to increse competition
2) In bucky charging for wireless detectors vs. stations Increase minimum table height from floor to 1ab) 13x13in is a minimum detector size 2bb) 13x13in is a minimum detector size 1ca) 3 detectors are preferred 2a) 65kw is the minimum 2e) Updated technical specification 2f) Updated technical specification
2) Cannot answer as the question is not finished
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 2.f Please change maximum pixel size to 140µm to ensure maximum competition. | Updated technical specification | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 2.m Please increase minimum table height from floor to 21.45in to ensure maximum competition. | 20in is a clinical requirement | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 3.m Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Updated technical specification | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 3.q Please remove dual energy or allow Bone Suppression to ensure maximum competiton. | Bone suppression or dual energy equivalent | |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 1) | Line item 30- total system panels 2: 17x17 and 1: 10x12, or are these in addition to the wall panel and table panel? | |
| 2) | Line item 61/62: is the request for a motorized table movement or manual? | 1) Tech spec updated. 3 total detectors are preferred |
2) Request is for manual table movement
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | 2i. Please update this spec to 11.2” to allow fair competition. | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | Please verify if you would like Stitching capabilities at the Table and Wallstand? | Stiching at wallstand and table is preferred to do long leg studies on patients that cannot stand |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43018 | If all detectors offered are wireless and can be shared between the wallstand and detector, please clarify how many detectors you are looking for. The Matrix seems to indicate Qty 5, is this accurate? | Tech spec updated. 3 detectors are preferred |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 22 1a For the request of the wireless detector in the wall bucky, can this be fixed 17 x 17? | Tech spec is minimum. Wireless is preferred. |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 30 1c.a. Please clarify the amount of detectors needed for wireless , wallstand and table | Tech spec updated. 3 total detectors are preferred, 2 bigger ones and 1 smaller one. |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 38 2e Please increase the minimum spatial resolution to 3.4lp/mm to allow for fair competition | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 39 2f Please increase the maximum pixel size to 148 to allow for fair competition | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 48 2o Please clarify the maximum system dimensions ; table bucky or room in inches | Dimensions are for table |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Line 66 3q Will bone suppression be sufficient for functionality needed for dual energy? | Bone Suppression will be sufficient |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 1ab) Please confirm 17x17in detector is acceptable. The stated spec is a non-standard size |
2bb) Please confirm 17x17in detector is acceptable. The stated spec is a non-standard size 1ca) Please verify total quantity of detectors is three (3)" quantity two 17x17in and qty1 10x12in 2a) Please confirm an 80kw generator will be acceptable.
2e) Please update to 3.6 lp/mm to increase competition 2f) Please update to 136 µm to increse competition
2) In bucky charging for wireless detectors vs. stations Increase minimum table height from floor to 1ab) 13x13in is the minimum 2bb) 13x13in is the minimum 1ca) 3 are preferred 2a) 65kw is the minimum 2e) Updated technical specification 2f) Updated technical specification
2) Cannot answer as the question is not finished
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 2.f Please change maximum pixel size to 140µm to ensure maximum competition. | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 2.m Please increase minimum table height from floor to 21.45in to ensure maximum competition. | 20in is a clinical requirement |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 3.m Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 3.q Please remove dual energy or allow Bone Suppression to ensure maximum competiton. | Bone suppression or dual energy equivalent |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | 2i. Please update this spec to 11.2” to allow fair competition. | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | Please verify if you would like Stitching capabilities at the Table and Wallstand? | Stiching at wallstand and table is preferred to do long leg studies on patients that cannot stand |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43019 | If all detectors offered are wireless and can be shared between the wallstand and detector, please clarify how many detectors you are looking for. The Matrix seems to indicate Qty 5, is this accurate? | 3 detectors are preferred |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43020 | 1.f Can the W and D be raised to 21.6" x 33.8" to ensure maximum competition? | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43020 | 1.g Can the weight be raised to 176.4" to ensure maximum competition? | Updated technical specification |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 COLUMBIA, MO | 589B43020 | Can the image storage be reduced to 250 GB to increase competition? |
Can the maximum equipment dimensions be expanded to (55 H x 22 W x 30 D) to increase competition?
Can the maximum equipment weight be expanded to 200lbs to increase competition?
Is the articulating support arm a hard requirement or can it be added value to increase competition?
Is Panoramic mode a hard requirement or can it be added value to increase competition?
Confirm the need for breast application software.
Can the Wideband convex transducer frequency range be expanded to (2 MHz-6 MHz) to increase competition? Updated technical specification Updated technical specification Updated technical specification Articulating support arm is a hard requirement Panoramic mode is a hard requirement Updated technical specification Updated technical specification
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | Line 23c. Please change the minimum spec to 40mm for 128 slice CT to allow for fair competition | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | Line 47k. Please define UPS functionality; Is the goal to finish scanning and save the study or just shut down the system? Please change the minimum to 7 mins for full functionality and greater competition. | The goal is to finish scanning and save the study. Yes, specification has been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | Line 48l. Power conditioning. Is there space allotted for this equipment? | Question not clear, however there is space alloted for the CT equipment |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | 1.c. Request that the minimum detector width z-axis be changed to 40[mm] to expand open and fair competition. 1. e. Request that the minimum reconstructed slice width be changed to .625[mm] to expand open and fair competition. 1.j. Request minimum power rating be changed to 84kW to expand open and fair competition. 1. o. Respectfully request to change minimum rotation time to .35 seconds for all body parts to expand open and fair competition. | 1c. Yes. Specifications have been adjusted |
1e. Yes. Specifications have been adjusted 1j. Yes. Specifications have been adjusted 1o. Yes. Specifications have been adjusted
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | 1b. Please change Minimum gantry aperture to 75cm | Yes. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | 1j. Please change Minimum Power Rating to 72kW | Adjusted to 85KW |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 BIG SPRING, TX | 519B40012 | 1o. Please change minimum rotation time to 0.35 | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40012 | Line 23d. Requesting for removal of image intensifier as 3D c.arms do not use this technology | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40012 | 3.c. Reques to change frame rate from 30fps or greater to 25fps or greater to expand open and fair competition. | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | 1.a. Respectfully request to change generator voltage from 20-50[kv] to 22-49 [kv] to expand open and fair competition. 1.c. Request change Generator ampere range 10-200 [ma] to 20-200 [ma] to expand fair and open competition. 1.h. Request SID 66 [cm] be changed to 65 [cm] to expand open and fair competition. | 1a.NO |
1c.NO 1h. Yes. Specifications have been adjusted VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX 671B40014 1.) For the 3D imaging, please advise if you want high resolution 3D imaging.
2.) Will a synthesized 2D image, created from the 3D imaging, be needed?
3.) For the stereotactic/tomo biopsy, will a biopsy chair be needed?
4.) Is a breast biopsy system, such as an ATEC or Brevera, needed?
5.) Will contrast-enhanced imaging also be needed for biopsy?
6.) Is a needle loc kit needed?
7.) Is an ACR phantom needed?
8.) Please advise if the Added Value items are required to be listed in the quote or listed as optional.
1.) Yes 2.) Yes 3.) Yes 4.) Yes 5.) Yes 6.) Yes 7.) No 8.) Optional
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | 1. Is this Review workstation for the technologist or the Radiologist? | NO MD stations are required |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | 2. Can the tech and Rad use their PACS workstation to view tomo-mammo images & priors? | Yes |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | How are the radiologist reading Tomo Mammo Today? | On the PACS |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | How are the technologists viewing Tomo Mammo Today? | On the PACS |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | Are you currently doing biopsy? If so, what is the current VAD device used for biopsy or is this a new service line and do you know what the VAD device would be. | Yes, ATEC Sapphire |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | Currently how do you image tissue sampling? Would this be a requirement if not currently doing tissue sample imaging? | MAMMO Machine |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | Do you want CESM BIOPSY (capability to biopsy under CESM)? | Yes |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40014 | For CEM a power injector is needed, do you want the vendor to include an injector in our offer? | Yes |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40015 | Line 22c. Please change minimum detector size to 30 x30 cm or 12 x 12 inches to allow for fair competition | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40015 | Line 23d. Requesting for removal of image intensifier as 3D c.arms do not use this technology | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | 1.b Can the minimum number of split screens be reduced to 4 to ensure maximum competition? | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | 1.j Can the minimum battery life be reduced to 40 mins to ensure maximum competition? | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | 1.k Can the maximum weight be raised to 290 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | YES. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | 6.k. & 6.l. Are the Mitral Valve Navigator and Cardiac 3D Quantification analysis packages clinically necessary? | NO. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | 7.a -7.h Please verify the # of systems and transducers. Multiple of the same transducer requested for only 1 system? | YES |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45000 | Request item 1.b. Minimum number of split screens of 6 be reduced to 4. |
Request 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 250 ls be increased to 282 lbs.
Can you verify if item 6.k. Mitral Valve Navigator and 6.l. Cardiac 3D Quantification are required?
| Request item 8.f 3D Generated model of the Prostate and 8.g. Semi-Robotic Arm be removed. | 1.b yes, 1.k yes, 6.k no, 8.f no, 8.g yes. Specifications have been adjusted accordingly | ||||
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 3.s Linear Tomography. This is a vendor specific feature. Request removing this for fair competition. | Not Needed. Specifications have been adjusted | |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | Line 63 r and Line 64 s. Is the clinical need for dual energy for chest imaging? If so, can the specification be Dual energy or equivalent function of bone suppression in software? | Radiologiast require dual energy. Specifications left as is | |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 2a) Please confirm if an 80kw generator is acceptable |
2d) Please ensure this spec is in sync with generator kw range. 1000mA is achieveable with an 80kw generator. If a lower kw capacity generator is desired, please reduce mA exposure output appropriately
| yes, if this does not interfere with dual energy function. Specifications have been adjusted | ||||
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 2.d Please provide clarification. It is not possible to reach 100kVp @ 1000mA for 80kW HVG. | Please fall back to nac standard concerning system kVp, mA guidelines concerning Radiographic Digital System. |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 3.m Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Removal approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 3.r Please remove dual energy or allow Bone Suppression to ensure maximum competiton. | Radiologist require Dual Energy for interpretation accuracy. Specifications left as is |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 3.s Please remove linear tomography to ensure maximum competition. | Remove approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45001 | 43 m. Request change to mimium table ht from 15" to 21" to expand fair and open competition. | Change to 15" to 21" approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 3.s Linear Tomography. This is a vendor specific feature. Request removing this for fair competition. | Remove Tomography approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | Line 63 r and Line 64 s. Is the clinical need for dual energy for chest imaging? If so, can the specification be Dual energy or equivalent function of bone suppression in software? | Radiologist require Dual Energy for interpretation accuracy. |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 2a) Please confirm if an 80kw generator is acceptable |
2d) Please ensure this spec is in sync with generator kw range. 1000mA is achieveable with an 80kw generator. If a lower kw capacity generator is desired, please reduce mA exposure output appropriately
| yes, if this does not interfere with dual energy function. Specifications have been adjusted | ||||
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 2.d Please provide clarification. It is not possible to reach 100kVp @ 1000mA for 80kW HVG. | Please fall back to nac standard concerning system kVp, mA guidelines concerning Radiographic Digital System |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 3.m Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Remove approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 3.r Please remove dual energy or allow Bone Suppression to ensure maximum competiton. | Radiologist require Dual Energy for interpretation accuracy. |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 3.s Please remove linear tomography to ensure maximum competition. | Remove Tomography approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45002 | 43 m. Request change to mimium table ht from 15" to 21" to expand fair and open competition. | Change to 15" to 21" approved. Specifications have been adjusted |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 436 HARRISON, MT | 436B40003 | 1.l. Can the Depth be raised to 33.8" to ensure maxinum competition? | Technical Specifications updated |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 436 HARRISON, MT | 436B40003 | 1.m Can the weight be raised to 176.4 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specifications updated |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 436 HARRISON, MT | 436B40003 | Item 2.h. Control Panel Height range from floor changed from 42 to between 36 and 42. |
Item 2.k. Minimum Battery life changed from 2.5 hours to 2 hours.
Item 6.g. Shear wave and strain-based elastography be remove or move to Added Value.
| Item 9.a. and b. 3D Capabilities be removed. | Technical Specifications updated | ||||
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 AURORA, CO | 554B43016 | Request item 1.a. Minimum screen size or 20 in be reduced to 19 in. | ||
| Request item 1.b. Minimum active size or 20 in be reduced to 19 in. | Technical Specifications updated | ||||
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 CASTLE ROCK, CO | 554B43028 | 2.f Minimum patient table load capacity static. Request a revision to 650 lbs for fair competition. | A change from 700lbs static table load capacity to 650lbs will be granted. | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 CASTLE ROCK, CO | 554B43028 | 554B43028 #35 f. for open and fair compeition, we respectfully ask that 700lbs minimum patient table load "static" be replaced with 650 lbs minimum patient table load "dynamic" | See static load change above from 700lbs to 650lbs. Dynamic (movable patient load) should be no lower than 400lbs | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 CASTLE ROCK, CO | 554B43028 | Please verify if you would like Stitching capabilities at the Table and Wallstand? | Stitching capabilities required at Wallstand (Upright Buckey) for Standing/weightbearing Scoliosis and Leg Length studies | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 554 CASTLE ROCK, CO | 554B43028 | The requirement on Detector weight for both table and wall states an 8 lbs limit, however, our solution utilizes 2 detectors providing 15.5 hours of use, but weighs 8.59lbs. Will this exclude our solution from being considered? | .59lbs (1/2 lb) over should not exclude your solution from being considered | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44003 | 8.g, Is this clinically necessary? | Yes | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44003 | Can the Minimum screen size be updated to 18 in to increase competition? |
Can the minimum image storage be updated to 500 GB to increase competition? Confirm if Phantom for quality control testing is a hard requirement or can be added value to increase competition?
Is the use for Transperineal or transrectal?
Confirm the need for breast application software.
Can the convex array frequency range be expanded to increase competition? 7. Transducers e. is a combined requirement.
Can the Convex array and Micro convex requirements be broken out in two separate requirements like the Tech Spec and can you confirm the quantity and frequency range of both?
Do you want one system dedicated to just MRI Fusion and the 2nd system for all other applications or both systems configured for all applications? Can the Minimum screen size be updated to 18 in to increase competition? No Can the minimum image storage be updated to 500 GB to increase competition? No, Storage is needed for images. Confirm if Phantom for quality control testing is a hard requirement or can be added value to increase competition? Phantom is not required.
Is the use for Transperineal or transrectal? Both Confirm the need for breast application software. VA expanding breast health through the SERVICE Act VHA Directive 1330.01(7) Can the convex array frequency range be expanded to increase competition? No Low and High frequency signals help achieve both better penetration and resolution. Without needing to change probes during the procedure. 7. Transducers e. is a combined requirement.
Can the Convex array and Micro convex requirements be broken out in two separate requirements like the Tech Spec and can you confirm the quantity and frequency range of both? Yes (e.)Convex Array Probe QTY 1 1.0-6.0 MHz (f.)Micro Convex Probe QTY 1 3.0-10.0 MHz (g.)Intracavitary Probe QTY 2 3.0-10.0 MHz Do you want one system dedicated to just MRI Fusion and the 2nd system for all other applications or both systems configured for all applications? Both systems configured for all applications to provide continuity of care.
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44003 | Request item 8.f 3D Generated model of the Prostate and 8.g. Semi-Robotic Arm be removed. | No | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44005 | 2bc. please confirm detector size, this is not a standard configuration. 3n. please move to value add to allow competition. 3l. please move to value add to allow competition. | 17 X 17 is perferred for larger patients to prevent image cut off while using chest and lung protocols. Flexibility in detector choices allows you to get the optimal balance between dose efficiency and image quality for your needs. 3n. please move to value add to allow competition 3n: VA directive 1417 3l. please move to value add to allow competition. 3l: Allows for precise tube and detector alignment. Reduces heel effect. Also reduces repeat exposures that result in increased radiation to the Veteran. | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44007 | 1.h Can the Depth be raised to 33.8" to ensure maximum competition? | Need the smaller size due to space constraints. Eliminates strain the user during exam. Better ergonomics for provider. | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44008 | 3.b. Reques to change frame rate from 30fps or greater to 25fps or greater to expand open and fair competition. 1.c. Request to change Minimum detector size from 31 [cm] to 30 [cm] to expand open and fair competition. | 3.b. Reques to change frame rate from 30fps or greater to 25fps or greater to expand open and fair competition. No. 30fps is less prone to excess motion blur. 1.c. Request to change Minimum detector size from 31 [cm] to 30 [cm] to expand open and fair competition. No. Some applications such as hip replacements or vascular procedures demand a higher field of view. | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44009 | 1.h Can the Depth be raised to 33.8" to ensure maximum competition? | Need the smaller size due to space constraints. Eliminates strain the user during exam. Better ergonomics for provider. | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 623 TULSA, OK | 623B44009 | 7.a Is the list of transducers accurate? Only 1 transducer needed? Abdominal or endovaginal? | Technical Specifications updated | |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 660 SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 660B40000 | Does the NUVISION brand name, exclude other 4D ICE Catheter brand names, of the same catheter class and imaging capability/category for consideration? | Yes, this excludes other 4D ICE catheter brand names. The Nuvision catheter listed in the technical specifications has a unique rotating tip that improves image quality. | |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 BUFFALO, NY | 528B40272 | 1.g. Can the width be opened up to 33.8" to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification Updated | |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 BUFFALO, NY | 528B40272 | 1.h Can the weight be raised to 176.4 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification Updated | |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 BUFFALO, NY | 528B40272 | Item 6.i. Mitral Valve Navigator can you verify if this is required - advanced cardiac feature. | Technical Specification Removed | |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 561 EAST ORANGE, NJ | 561B42010 | Request item 1.a. Minimum screen size or 21 in be reduced to 19 in. | ||
| Request item 5.i. Voice Assist Controls be moved to added value or be removed as this is restrictive. | 1.a Technical Specification updated 5i. Technical specification to remain as is | ||||
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43005 | 1.k Maximum system weight. Requst revision to 4500 lbs to aloow fair competition. | Technical Specification Updated | |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43005 | 2.l Crutches. Are these walking crutches? Request removing this item as it’s a consumable | Techncial Specification Updated | |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43006 | Request item 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 240 ls be increased to 265 lbs. |
Request item 1.i. Minimum Battery Life 2.5 hours moved to Added Value Section or removed Request 5.g. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Add Value Section or removed. Request item 1.k. - Agree to change Request item 1.i. - Requirement is 60 minutes and will not be changed.
Request 5.g.- No
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43007 | Request item 1.i. Minimum Battery Life 60 min moved to Value Add Section or removed. | |
| Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed. | Request item 1.i. - No |
Request 5.k. - No
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43012 | Request item 1.h. Minimum Battery Life 60 min moved to Added Value Section or removed. | |
| Request 5.k. Ability to enter standby mode or sleep mode be moved to Added Value Section or removed. | Request item 1.h. - No |
Request 5.k. - No
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43013 | 2.d Please provide clarification. It is not possible to reach 100kVp @ 1000mA for 80kW HVG. | Many vendors have been able to meet this requirement on previous solicitations so not changing it. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 663 SEATTLE, WA | 663B43013 | 3.l Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43002 | 1) Are you asking for ONE 17x17 wireless to go between the table and wall or TWO total 17x17 wireless ? | Only one detector is needed. Updated spec to reflect. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | 1.a-d Minimum distributed load capacity. Request change to 750 lbs | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | 1.b-d Minimum distributed load capacity. Request change to 750 lbs | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | 2.j Minmum patient table load capacity static. Request change to 650lbs | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | 1ad) Please reduce detectordistributed load capacity to 750lbs to increase competition |
2d) Please edit to 3.6 lp/mm to increase competition
| 2e) Please reduce to 136 µm to increase competition | Technical Specification to remain as is. | ||||
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 668 SPOKANE, WA | 668B43004 | 3.l Please remove motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity to ensure maximum competition. Not a general specification for DR room. Usually for fluoro only. | Moved to added value | |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 649 PRESCOTT, AZ | 649B40018 | 1.e Can the Depth be raised to 38.5" to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification updated | |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 649 PRESCOTT, AZ | 649B40018 | Item 2.c. and d. Navigation Software and Image Fusion Software, please remove or move to added value. |
Item 8.a., c., d., f. Advanced Features, please remove or move to added value.
Item 2.c and d moved to added value.
Item 8.a, , b. ,c. ,d. , and f. moved to added value.
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network 649 PRESCOTT, AZ 649B40019 Item 2.c. and d. Navigation Software and Image Fusion Software, please remove or move to added value.
Item 8.a., b., c., d., e., and f. Advanced Features, please remove or move to added value.
Item 2.c. and d. moved to added value.
“Advanced Features” only has a.& b. No changes made, please clarify.
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40005 | 4.a. Can the Touchscreen requirement be eliminated to ensure maximum competition? | No; clinical staff requires a touch screen. When scanning patients, the ability to easily manipulate the image on the screen via touch is required. This provides a more efficient workflow for clinical staff. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | 1.a Can the screen size be lowered to 23.8" to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | 1.b Can the minimum active (touchscreen) screen size be lowered to 14" to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | 1.i Can the maximum weight be raised to 290 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | 2.u.Is this clinically necessary? Can it be eliminated to ensure maximum competition? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | 8.i. Is this clinically necessary? Can it be eliminated to ensure maximum competition? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40010 | Request item 8.g. 3D Generated model of the prostate with pathology related data be moved to Added Value Section or removed. | Specification has been added to the Added Value Section. Updated technical specifications and compliance matrix have been attached. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 2.n PA gantry SID range. Request revision to 90-120 | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 2.q Radiographic kV range. Request revision to 50 to 125 kV | Technical Specification updated to 40-125. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 3.e Laser guiding system. This is vendor specific, request removing for fair competition | Technical specification updated. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 4.f UPS. Request revision to 12 minutes of complete system utilization. | Technical specification updated. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 6.c Minimum SID. This is a duplicate spec. Request same change to 120 cm | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 6.e PA gantry floor mount. Would you allow ceiling mount gantry configuration? | Technical Specification to remain as is. |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 618 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 618B49000 | 5548433017 #23 Minimum Image Intensifier spec. This old technology no longer made but is on on legacy equipment. Please consider removing for open and fair competition. | This technical specification is not a part of our requirements. |
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 644 PITTSBURGH PA | 646B42006 | Line 13. The VA Pittsburgh’s ICU Sonosite Ultrasound LX has reached standard end of life and will need replaced. This should be X-Porte not LX | |
| VAPHS is not requesting trade-in so this statement is not needed and will be edited for clarity. | ||||
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 644 PITTSBURGH PA | 646B42006 | Line 17: Quantity 1 - Please confirm quantity | Qty. 1 is accurate and will remain. |
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 644 PITTSBURGH PA | 646B42006 | Line 76: c. Curved Transducer – maximum scan depth 35cm -This is listed twice. Should be a P5-1? Please confirm. | |
| Removed duplicate transducer request. | ||||
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 644 PITTSBURGH PA | 646B42006 | Request 1.j. Maximum equipment weight 130 lbs be increased to 140 lbs. |
Request item 6.k. Mitral Value Navigator be removed or moved to Added Value as this is not typically used by this department.
| Request item 8.a. MRI Fusion and b. Prostate Gland volumes be removed as they are not typically used in this Department. | 1.j – Weight bumped to 140lbs to open competition. 6.k moved to added value 8.a Moved to value added. | ||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | The technical requirements for Durham Mammo are blank and there are no specifications, Can an update be distributed as soon as possible? | Updated Technical Specifications provided | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | 4. Paddles – Matrix is missing Paddle Specs. Please indicate what paddles are required. | Technical specifications updated | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | What is your version of PACS? | Optum Change Healthcare 14.0 | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | What is your VISTA Imaging Version? | VA VistA Imaging V3.0.351.2 | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | What is the version of your current SecureVue Workstation? | SecurView V12.0.1 | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | Please confirm the location where this system will be installed, the Compliance Matrix refers to Greenville HCC, is that correct? | Yes, Greenville NC HCC | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | How does the technologist plan to review the patient’s prior studies? | Mammo work station pulls images back from PACS (CHC) | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49022 | The downloaded matrix lists Hologic as the manufacturer along with the model they are looking at & quote #. Snapshot below & matrix attached. Other vendors may have something to say about that. | Technical specification and matrix were appropriately updated and all bids will be reviewed equally. | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 565B39015 | 2.c Please provide clarification. It is not possible to reach 100kVp @ 1000mA for 80kW HVG. | Technical specification is 300-500 mA | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 565B39015 | 565B39015 #4 a./c. Request to change minimum monitor size to 19 inches to expand open and fair competition. | Technical Specification to remain as is. | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 565B49001 | 1.m Can the weight be raised to 176.4 lbs to ensure maximum competition? | Technical specification updated | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49000 | 1a) Please edit generator kW requirements to 32kW to increase competition |
1d) Please edit mAs range to 0.1-320 to increase competition 1j) Pleaase confirm unit of measure is cm 1k) Please confirm unit of measure is cm and if so, please edit to 85 cm to increase competition 1r) Please edit weight reqirement to 1250lb to maximize competition 2f) Please edit detector distributed weight limit to 750 lbs to maximize competition
| 1a) Technical specification updated 1d) technical specification will remain as is 1j) unit of measure is cm 1k) technical specification will remain as is 1r) weight requirement will remain as is, must be able to be moved in elevator 2f) technical specification updated | ||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49001 | 1a) Vendor does not express scan time as a % CV. Please change to "maximum scan time using Standard Mode for 15.8 x 12.0cm scan window, 30 sec." to allow fair competition. | Technical specificaiton updated |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49001 | 1b) Vendor does not express scan time as a % CV. Please change to "maximum scan time using Standard Mode for 15.8 x 12.0cm scan window, 30 sec." to allow fair competition. | Technical specification updated |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49001 | 1e) Please change to 18". to allow fair competition. | Technical specification updated |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 659 SALISBURY, NC | 659B49002 | 1.g Can the W and D be raised to 22" x 38" to ensure maximum competition? | Technical specification updated |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE, TN | 626B30005 | 1.) Detector appears to be geared towards one manufacturer (20x20). Please adjust this requirement to accommodate other manufacturers 2.) The generator output of 25kw appears to be for a large C-Arm. Please lower this requirement to be in range for mini c-arms. 3.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | 1.) Detector size changed to 15x15 cm. |
2.) Minimum generator output power changed to 0.75 kW.
3.) Alexis Porco, alexis.porco@va.gov, 615-938-2570
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