SEP 2024 EQ Consolidation - Schedule of Line Items w QA - Updated.xlsx
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This file is a Schedule of Line Items and Questions & Answers document for medical imaging equipment procurement across multiple VA facilities nationwide. The document details equipment requirements for over 100 imaging systems including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scanners, MRI, mammography, and other radiology equipment to be delivered to VA medical centers in 23 different VISNs (Veterans Integrated Service Networks).
The Q&A portion addresses technical specifications and requirements clarifications from vendors, covering topics like screen sizes, weight limits, software capabilities, and clinical necessities for various imaging features. Key equipment types include portable C-arms, ultrasound units with specific probe configurations, radiographic/fluoroscopic systems, and CT scanners. Many questions focus on whether certain advanced imaging features could be moved to "value added" sections to increase competition, with responses generally maintaining core clinical requirements while allowing some flexibility on peripheral features. The document provides detailed location-specific requirements and biomedical engineering points of contact for various VA facilities.
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Schedule of Line Items
| HTME VISN | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | QTY |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 653 ROSEBURG, OR | 101EH2069 | XR US | 4 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 358 MANILA, PHILLIPINES | 358B49001 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 459 HONOLULU, HI | 459B46016 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 463 ANCHORAGE, AK | 463B43000 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 463 ANCHORAGE, AK | 463B43002 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 OMAHA, NE | 499B49006 | XR PORT C ARM | 4 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 ST CLOUD, MN | 499B49007 | XR PORT C ARM | 2 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 DES MOINES, IA | 499B49008 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 499B49009 | XR PORT C ARM | 4 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 499B49010 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 IOWA CITY, IA | 499B49011 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 FORT MEADE, SD | 499B49012 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 FARGO, ND | 499B49013 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 DES MOINES, IA | 499B49014 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 FARGO, ND | 499B49015 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 DES MOINES, IA | 499B49018 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 499B49019 | XR RF | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 501 ALBUQUERQUE, NM | 501B40018 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 506 ANN ARBOR, MI | 506B40039 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 506 ANN ARBOR, MI | 506B40060 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 506 ANN ARBOR, MI | 506B40062 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 506 ANN ARBOR, MI | 506B40063 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 508 DACATUR, GA | 508B42001 | XR US | 7 |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 508 DACATUR, GA | 508B42003 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40029 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40030 | XR URO | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40031 | XR URO | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40039 | XR PORT RAD | 6 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40040 | XR US | 7 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40041 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40042 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40044 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 516 BAY PINES, FL | 516B40045 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 521 BIRMINGHAM, AL | 521B42012 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 ALBANY, NY | 528B43030 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 539 CINCINNATI, OH | 539B40032 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 540 CLARKSBURG, WV | 540B41005 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 540 CLARKSBURG, WV | 540B51001 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 541 CLEVELAND, OH | 541B40026 | XR PORT C ARM | 2 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 541 CLEVELAND, OH | 541B40032 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40006 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40007 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40008 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40009 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40010 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40020 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40021 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40022 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40023 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40024 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40025 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40026 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40027 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40028 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 548B40032 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO, IL | 556B43005 | XR PORT C ARM | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49021 | XR PORT C ARM | 3 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49024 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49027 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49028 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 558 DURHAM, NC | 558B49030 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 573 GAINSVILLE, FL | 573B45024 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 573 GAINSVILLE, FL | 573B45025 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 573 GAINSVILLE, FL | 573B45026 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 581 HUNTINGTON, WV | 581B41007 | XR PORT C ARM | 2 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 583B40027 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 583B40031 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 585 IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | 585B43004 | XR PORT RAD | 2 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 TOPEKA, KS | 589B42011 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON, VA | 590B49003 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON, VA | 590B49004 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON, VA | 590B49005 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON, VA | 590B49006 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 593 LAS VEGAS, NV | 593B40043 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 596 LEXINGTON, KY | 596B40037 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 596 LEXINGTON, KY | 596B40038 | XR PORT C ARM | 2 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 596 LEXINGTON, KY | 596B40039 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 598 LITTLE ROCK, AR | 598B40009 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40013 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40018 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40019 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40020 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 LONG BEACH, CA | 600B40021 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 613 MARTINSBURG, WV | 613B41007 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 614 MEMPHIS, TN | 614B44008 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 614 MEMPHIS, TN | 614B44011 | XR US | 8 |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 620 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY | 620B47013 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN | 621B40004 | NM BONE DEN | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN | 621B40005 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN | 621B40006 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS, LA | 629B40355 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS, LA | 629B40356 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS, LA | 629B40357 | XR US | 7 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 631 WORCESTER, MA | 631B42015 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 631 CENTRAL WESTERN, MA | 631B42016 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48039 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48040 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48041 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48042 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 644 PHOENIX, AZ | 644B48043 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43010 | XR RF | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43013 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 648 PORTLAND, OR | 648B43015 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 652 RICHMOND, VA | 652B29001 | XR MRI MOBILE | 1 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 654 RENO, NV | 654B30014 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 654 RENO, NV | 654B30016 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 657 ST LOUIS, MO | 657B40002 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 657 MARION, IL | 657B42001 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 658 SALEM, VA | 658B49002 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 658 SALEM, VA | 658B49003 | NM BONE DEN | 1 |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 662 SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 662B40010 | NM SPECT | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40001 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40011 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 664 SAN DIEGO, CA | 664B40013 | XR US | 4 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 667 SHREVEPORT, LA | 667B49026 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40016 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 671 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40017 | XR US | 5 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 672 SAN ANTONIO, TX | 671B40022 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40047 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40053 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40056 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40057 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40058 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40059 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 TAMPA, FL | 673B40060 | XR HYBRID OR | 1 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 675 ORLANDO, FL | 675B47011 | XR US | 3 |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 675 ORLANDO, FL | 675B47012 | XR PORT RAD | 6 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 687 WALLA WALLA, WA | 687B43002 | NM BONE DEN | 1 |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 688 WASHINGTON, DC | 688B51000 | XR EP LAB | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41017 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41018 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41020 | XR URO | 1 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41021 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System | 689 WEST HAVEN, CT | 689B41022 | XR US | 8 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 691 LOS ANGELES, CA | 691B40052 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 691 LOS ANGELES, CA | 691B40053 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 691 LOS ANGELES, CA | 691B40054 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48007 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48009 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48010 | XR US | 2 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 695 MILWAUKEE, WI | 695B48011 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 756 EL PASO, TX | 756B45008 | XR PORT C ARM | 1 |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 757 COLUMBUS, OH | 757B50001 | XR US | 3 |
Q&A
| VISN | STATION | EQUIPMENT REQUISITION NUMBER | VENDOR EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS | GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT RESPONSE |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 1.e. Can the minimum control panel rotation be reduced to +/- 30 degrees to increase competition? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 1.h. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 1.j. Can the maximum weight be increased to 290 lbs to increase competition? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 2.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinical necessary or can this be moved to value add section? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 2.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, requirement moved to value added section. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 2.d. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, requirement moved to value added section. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 6.k. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, requirement moved to value added section. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 6.l. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, requirement moved to value added section. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 8.a. Can the tracking and recording of needle movement in real-time be moved to a Value Add section to increase competition? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 1 | West Haven | 689B41022 | 8.b. Can the Availability of projected, future needle movement be moved to a Value Add section to increase competition? | No, this is a requirement. |
| 2 | Wappingers Falls | 620B47013 | 1.k. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition? | No, this technical specification to remain as is due to clinical requirement. |
| 2 | Wappingers Falls | 620B47013 | 1.l. Can the maximum depth be increased to 38.5" to increase competition? | No, this technical specification to remain as is due to clinical requirement. |
| 2 | Wappingers Falls | 620B47013 | 1.g. Can maximum weight be increase to 125 lbs to allow more competition? | The requirement referenced (1g) does not match the weight requirement that is requested to be adjusted. Requirement (1g) states “Minimum control panel rotation [degrees]: 180”, not referencing the weight requirement. Requirement (1m) states “Maximum equipment weight [lbs]: 300” which exceeds the weight adjustment to 125 lbs requested. |
| 5 | Martinsburg | 613B41007 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | Joseph Didino and Angela Mulinix |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B41005 | The request is asking for two different transducers that do the same thing. Is it correct that you want b. and c. as listed in section 7? | Correct – the requirement is for: |
Qty 1 - Linear (Breast, Lung, MSK, Nerve, Superficial/Small Parts, Vascular) – Freq. Range 3-12 Qty 4 -Linear (Lung, MSK, Nerve, Superficial/Small Parts, Vascular) – Freq. Range 5-19 If a vendor has a transducer that can meet both of these requirements then a Qty of 5 of that transducer would be required.
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: a. Min number of slices Can this be changed to 128 slices for fair competition? | This is clinically required and two or more vendors offer a system with a least 320 slices therefore this specification will remain as is. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: c. | Min detector width Can this be changed to 40mm for fair competition? | Specification has been updated. |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: f. Table Height range from floor What does 94 represent? CM? MM? Is this min table height? | Specification has been updated. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: g. Min patient table load capacity Is this maximum table weight capacity? | At a minimum the table should be able to hold a capacity of 440 lbs. If the table can hold a patient who weighs OVER 440 lbs, that would exceed these specifications and be beneficial to the government. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: h. Min 360-degree rotation time Is this .20 sec/rotation? Can this be changed to .35 sec/rotation for fair competition? | Specification has been updated. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: i. Longest z-axis acquisition per rotation….. What is the ask here? Can this be more clearly requested? | Specification removed. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: k. Lateral sliding table Can this be removed for fair competition? | This specification was moved to the value add section. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Technical Requirements: Table Length has not been specified - should it be? | Minimum table length has been added to the "Unit Physical Specifications" section. | |
| 5 | Clarksburg | 540B51001 | Additional requirements: c. Dual energy Can this be changed to include spin/spin for fair competition? | This is clinically required and two or more vendors offer a system with dual energy therefore this specification will remain as is. | |
| 6 | Richmond | 652B29001 | Please clarify on what is required for advanced neuro? | Advanced neuro includes asl , perfusion | |
| 6 | Richmond | 652B29001 | Is DTI, Spec, Perfusion, ASL, fMRI and elastography required in a mobile environment? | We need perfusion, ASL and elastography(but for body). | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49005 | 1.) Is both a Stereotactic/tomosynthesis guided biopsy sytem and Biopsy software for multi-room capabilities needed? |
2.) Is a New Radiologist workstation required? Req# 590B49006 requests a workstation as well.
3.) Is HL7 required? Our system uses DICOM which is also requested on this req. 1) YES - both a Stereotactic/tomosynthesis guided biopsy sytem and Biopsy software for multi-room capabilities needed.
2.) YES - a New Radiologist workstation required.
3.) YES - HL7 is required.
6 Hampton 590B49006 1.) Is both a Stereotactic/tomosynthesis guided biopsy sytem and Biopsy software for multi-room capabilities needed?
2.) Is a New Radiologist workstation required? Req# 590B49005 requests a workstation as well.
3.) Is HL7 required? Our system uses DICOM which is also requested on this req. 1) YES - both a Stereotactic/tomosynthesis guided biopsy sytem and Biopsy software for multi-room capabilities needed.
2.) YES - a New Radiologist workstation required.
3.) YES - HL7 is required.
| 6 | Durham | 558B49030 | Line 23, 30-35 appear to be specs copied from the wrong product category | Tech Spec corrected | |
| 6 | Richmond | 652B29001 | 1. Minimum Slew Rate of 216, only one vendor can compete with that many Channels. Will the VA consider low slew rate for other vendor(s) to bid? | YES - Minimum slew rate 200. | |
| 6 | Richmond | 652B29001 | 2. Minimum Channels 204. Only one vendor can compete with that many Channels. Will the VA consider lower channels for other vendor(s) to bid? | YES - Minimum channels 128. | |
| 6 | Durham | 558B49028 | 5.b. Can this AI-powered automated ejection fraction calculation be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition? | no | |
| 6 | Durham | 558B49028 | 5.c. Can this AI-powered automated 2D doppler and length measurement be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition? | no | |
| 6 | Durham | 558B49028 | 5.h. Can this Automated 3D chamber quantification be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition? | no | |
| 6 | Durham | 558B49028 | 6.c. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification clinically necessary? | yes - Cardiac 3D Quantification is clinically necessary. | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49004 | 1.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition? | no | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49004 | 2.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | yes - Navigation Software is clinically necessary. | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49004 | 2.d. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | yes - Image Fusion Software is clinically necessary. | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49004 | 6.i. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary? | yes - Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package is clincally necessary. | |
| 6 | Hampton | 590B49004 | 6.j. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? | yes - Cardiac 3D Quantification package is clinically necessary. | |
| 7 | Decatur | 508B42003 | 1.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition? | No, this is a clinical requirement | |
| 7 | Decatur | 508B42003 | 1.d. Can the minimum image storage be reduced to 1 TB to increase competition? | No, this is a clinical requirement | |
| 7 | Decatur | 508B42003 | 1.e. Can the maximum weight be increased to 290 lbs to increase competition? | Yes, this is updated on the latest Tech Specs and Compliance Matrix | |
| 7 | Decatur | 508B42003 | 2.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, this was moved to the Added Value section | |
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | Is an additional wireless detector required? | Yes | |
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | Line 63 Please remove linear tomography for fair and open competition | Removed from Tech spec. | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40040 | 1M. Weight Limit (200) | ||
| • | Is it possible for weight requirement to be raised from 200 to 280 to allow for additional competition? |
K. Minimum Battery Life (45 mins)
| • | Is a battery required? Is standby hibernation mode acceptable? |
| Yes |
Battery is required
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45024 | Minimum Monitor Rotation (360) | |
| • | No control panel goes a full 360 degrees. Is there an explanation for why they want this? |
i. Minimum Battery Life (60 mins)
• Is a battery required?
Is breast and liver elastography required for all 3 systems?
Minimum Monitor Rotation (360)
• No control panel goes a full 360 degrees. Is there an explanation for why they want this? 180 degrees in each direction.
i. Minimum Battery Life (60 mins)
• Is a battery required? yes
Is breast and liver elastography required for all 3 systems? yes
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47011 | Is this a shared service system needing cardiac capabilities? | Yes | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40025 | 7.e.Transducers question: Microconvex Array prob. Are they requesting a neonatal head transducer or endovaginal transducer? | Endovaginal | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40032 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | ||
| 2.) Is a printer required? | Angela Zaza (Angela.Zaza@va.gov) |
No
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40032 | Is a printer required? | No, not in tech specs |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40007 | This Trade in system SN appears to be wrong. I believe it should be FBXXXE00435 | Vendor is correct. Tech Specs updated. |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40030 | Can we lower minimum screen size to 19" to increase competition? |
Can dimensions be changed to 64 x 23 x 27 to increase competition?
What applications are required?
What transducers are required? Minimum screen size and dimensions can be changed.
There are no transducers required.
This is a requirement for a navigation device that interfaces with ultrasound.
8 Bay Pines 516B40031 Can we lower minimum screen size to 19" to increase competition?
Can dimensions be changed to 64 x 23 x 27 to increase competition?
What applications are required?
What transducers are required? Minimum screen size and dimensions can be changed.
There are no transducers required.
This is a requirement for a navigation device that interfaces with ultrasound.
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40039 | 1q) Please increase max system weight to 1250lbs to maximize competition | |
| 2e) Please increase to 5lbs to maximize competition | 1q) Yes, 1250 lbs |
2e) 5lbs
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | 2e) Please confirm this is lp/mm as requirement is presented in wring format; please edit requirement to 3.6 lp/mm | ||
| 2f) Please confirm this is maximum pixel size requirement; please edit requiremetn to 139µm to maximize competition | Updated tech spec | ||||
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40029 | 1.f. Can the depth be increased to 38" to increase competition? | Yes | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40039 | 1.I. X-ray tube focal spot range [mm]: 0.5~1.5. → Please alleviate for maximum competition. | 0.6 to 2 | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40039 | 1.q. Maximum system weight [lbs]: 450. → Please review whether the unit is metric or imperial. (kg or lbs). | 450 lbs. | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40039 | 2.e. Maximum 2nd detector(1012) weight, with battery installed [lbs]: 4. → Please alleviate for maximum competition. | 5 lbs | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40039 | 2.f Minimum detector resolution [lp/mm]: 5. → Please alleviate for maximum competition. | 7 lp/mm | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40040 | 1.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced by 0.2" to 23.8" to increase competition? | Yes | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40042 | 1.j. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes? | Yes | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40042 | 8.b. Can prostate gland volume and edge boundaries computation be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition? | Yes | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40045 | 2.g. Can the depth be increased to 38" to increase competition? | Yes | |
| 8 | Bay Pines | 516B40045 | 2.h. Can the maximum weight be increased to 176 lbs to increase competition? | Yes | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40021 | 1.f. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes? | Yes | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40021 | 2.c. Is Navigation software clinically necessary? | No | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40022 | 1.f. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes? | Yes | |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 548B40022 | 2.c. Is Navigation software clinically necessary? | No - moved to added value | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45024 | 1.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition? | 1.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition? yes | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45025 | 3.c. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | 3.c. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? Yes, it is clinically necessary | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45025 | 7.d. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary? | 7.d. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clinically necessary? yes | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45025 | 7.e. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? | 7.e. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? yes | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45026 | 1.g. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition? | 1.g. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition? yes | |
| 8 | Gainesville | 573B45026 | 2.c. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | 2.c. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? Yes, it is clinically necessary | |
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | 2.e. Minimum spatial resolution[lp/mm]: 125 . → Please check if this requirement is a typo. | Updated tech spec | |
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | 2.f. Maximum pixel size[um]: Variable. → Please specify the pixel size required for various detectors. | Updated tech spec | |
| 8 | Tampa | 673B40058 | 2.j. Minimum tilt of imaging surface[deg]: 1. → Please check if this requirement is a typo. | Removed from Tech spec. | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47011 | 2.g. Can the minimum battery life standby time be reduced to 65 mins and scan time of 45 mins to increase competition? | Would not be effective for patient care based on the current practices in our clinic | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47011 | 3.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinical necessary or can this be moved to value add section? | Necessary | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47011 | 3.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Necessary | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47011 | 9. Is Fusion-Targeted Biopsy clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Can move to Value Added Section | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47012 | 1.a. High frequency generator power[kW]: 60kW. → Please review requirement and alleviate for maximum competition. There are no commercially available portable x-rays in the market that satisfies this specification. | This can be changed to 40kW | |
| 8 | Orlando | 675B47012 | 2.c. Maximum 1st detector(14X17) weight: 4 lb. → Please review requirement and alleviate for maximum competition. There are no commercially available detectors in the market that satisfies this specification. | Maximum can be increased to 8 lbs. | |
| 9 | Lexington | 596B40037 | General- request is for 3 ultrasound systems but only asks for quantity of 1 for all probes. Please confirm all probe quantities. | Tech specs reference either per system (per system ordered, 3 systems are being ordered) or total (for whole purchase). Please see updated tech specs for clarification. | |
| 9 | Lexington | 596B40038 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | ||
| 2.) Is a printer required? | 1.) Nicole Zellers, Nicole.Zellers@va.gov |
2.) Printer is not required. Printer was not included in the tech specs.
9 Memphis 614B44008 Line 33 -Three Dimensional Scanning Line 34 -Image Fusion Software Line 55 -Panoramic Mode Line 50 -Physical Keyboard Line 73 - Mitral Valve Navigator Line 74 -Cardiac 3D Quantification Line 77 - Stress Echo
| Please clarify if these features are required. | Yes, these features are all required. | ||||
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44008 | 2.h. Can the minimum battery life be reduced by 5 mins to 40 mins to increase competition? | Yes, battery life can be reduced by 5 minutes to increase competition. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44008 | 3.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. This cannot be moved to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44008 | 3.d. Is Image Fusion software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. This cannot be moved to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44008 | 7.e. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. This cannot be moved to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44008 | 7.f. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | Yes, this is clinically necessary. This cannot be moved to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44011 | 1.h. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition? | Yes, battery life can be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44011 | 2.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinical necessary or can this be moved to value add section? | This is clinically necessary and cannot be moved to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44011 | 2.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | This is not clinically necessary, and this can be added to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44011 | 2.d. Is Image Fusion Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so? | This is not clinically necessary, and this can be added to value added. | |
| 9 | Memphis | 614B44011 | 6.h. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? | This is not clinically necessary, and this can be added to value added. | |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 621B40005 | The Mountain Home Compliance Matrix appears to be targeted towards respiratory. What specific case work will be performed with this system? Understanding of the forward tube source. Descriptive understanding of need and what it will be used for. | The C-Arm that was included in the September consolidation is going to be used primarily for Bronchoscopies. I can see this being a respiratory target as the procedure is based in the OR but performed by a Pulmonologist. | |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 621B40006 | Is there a separate Equipment room available ? | Currently we do not have specific rooms that are labeled equipment room for CT. | |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 621B40006 | Is 6170 lbs the absolute maximum weight limit for all componets of the CT ? | Due to structure limitations, yes that would be the maximum weight for all CT components. | |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 621B40006 | All Matrices for VA Mountain Home require a minimum of 72cm bore size. Knoxville mentiones a minimum of 75cm. Is a 72cm bore sufficient? | 72” bore size will be sufficient for all CT scanners. | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | Line 71. Change the minimum spec to optional electric lift for control panel. | Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | Line 32. Is it possible for the weight requirement to be raised from 253.5 to 280 to allow for additional competition? | Tech spec updated. | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | Line 30. Is a battery required? Is standby hibernation mode acceptable? | This technical specification has been removed. | |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 539B40032 | Line 98. Is a battery required? Is standby hibernation mode acceptable? | A battery is not required. |
Section E. Added Value includes a specification for “Minimum battery life 30 minutes”
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40039 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | |
| 2.) Is a printer required? | 1. Biomed POC: Kara.Szczepaniak@va.gov |
2. A printer would be an added benefit, but is not required for consideration.
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40060 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. | |
| 2.) Is a printer required? | 1. Biomed POC: Kara.Szczepaniak@va.gov |
2. A printer would be an added benefit, but is not required for consideration.
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40062 | 1.e. Can the maximum weight be increase to 56 lbs to include cart and allow more competition? | Tech specs have been updated. | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40062 | Prior to RFO, Our local Rep met with Dr. Claire Duvernoy. They intend to move the Compact 5500CV systems to multiple sites, so Dr. Duvernoy wants five (5) Deluxe Carts to put at the different sites. The request calls for only 1 Deluxe cart per system. Do we need to quote qty 5 carts or qty 2 carts? | Verified with end user. Tech specs have been updated, please quote for 5 carts. | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40062 | Philips offers a custom-designed, wheeled travel bag to move the Compact 5500 system and transducers from site to site. The VA request does not include two (2) wheeled travel bags. | ||
| Can you please ask if we should include that or just leave it as an optional item? They need something to transport the systems safely. | Please quote travel bag as well, added to optional features in tech spec document. | ||||
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40063 | 1.e. Can the maximum equipment dimension be increase to 53.3x 28.3 x 28.7 to allow more competition? | Tech specs have been updated. | |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 539B40032 | 5.m. Does a phantom need to be on the quote? Can this be removed to increase compeition? | If a phantom is required for any OEM-specified calibration, quality assurance, preventative maintenance, or troubleshooting procedures, an appropriate phantom must be included on the quote. |
If these procedures can be performed without a phantom, a phantom does not need to be included on the quote.
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | 1. j. Can the request for an external HDD of 6TB be removed or moved to value add section to allow more competition? | Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | 1.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced to 23.9 to allow more competition? | Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | 2.b Is three dimension (3D)-freehand clinically necessary or can this be moved to value add section to allow more competition?? | Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | 5.o. Can electronic lift be removed to to allow more competition? | Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care | |
| 10 | Columbus | 757B50001 | 2.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinically necessary or can this be moved to value add section? | Three-dimensional (3D) – freehand scanning mode can be moved to the Value Added Section of the Tech Specs document. | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40063 | 1.f. Can the maximum weight be increased to 125lb to allow more competition? | Tech specs have been updated. | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 506B40063 | 5.a. Can the Need Guide Starter Kit be removed or moved to value add section to allow more competition? | No, this ultrasound will be used for guided needle aspirations during musculoskeletal procedures, however, the typo was corrected in the tech specs. | |
| NAC HTME | NAC HTME | All | What is the ‘’Instructions to Offers” referenced on the attached – C. Training Requirements. I don’t see an ‘’Instructions to Offers’’ attached to the request. | ||
| ie. Please reference the “Instructions to Offers” for further information about the type of information to provide by equipment type not by specific request. Please also reference the “Instructions to Offers” for response format. | Please see link to September EQ Consolidation RFO- https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/80dca728bb7342818cb5d60445a4f6f0/download?&token= | ||||
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | Is a transvaginal probe needed? | This technical specification has been removed. | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 583B40027 | Can you provide further clarification on the transducers needed? The transducer configuration provided does not seem correct or enable fair competition. | Technical specifications are clear on tranducers required for the requirement. Please review the tech specs. | |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48009 | Can the Tech Specs sheet be redone to actually show the tech specs and not the file listing? | Technical specifications are attached again for reference. | |
| 12 | North Chicago | 556B43005 | 1.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity. |
2.) Should the Equipment Type be changed to XR PORT C ARM? XR PORT RAD is how it is displayed on the Schedule of line items.
3.) Is a printer required?
4.) Should the quote have 2 systems or 1? The Schedule of line items indicates 2, the tech spec only has 1. 1. Chris Bryant
2. The requirement is for XR PORT C-ARM. PORT RAD is incorrect.
3. No
4. Proposals should be for 2 systems, identical configuration."
| 12 | Iron Mountain | 585B43004 | 1aa) Please increase max system weight to 1250lbs to maximize competition | We will adjust maximum weight to 1250lbs. | |
| 12 | North Chicago | 556B43005 | Specs seem to be for C-arm. Clarification/amendment needed). | The requirement is for XR PORT C-ARM (x2). PORT RAD is incorrect. | |
| 12 | Iron Mountain | 585B43004 | 1.z. Maximum system dimensions[in]: 220 x 70 x 150 . → Please review whether the unit is metric or imperial. (cm or inches). | Dimensions are metric.220 x 70 x 150 cm. | |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48007 | 2.b. Is navigation software clinically necessary or can it be moved to the value-added section to allow more competition? | Removed from requirements section, added this to added value section: "g. | List optionally purchasable fusion and navigation options" |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48007 | 2.c. Is image fusion software clnically necessary or can it be moved to value added section to allow more competition? | Removed from requirements section, added this to added value section: "g. | List optionally purchasable fusion and navigation options" |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48011 | 1.h. Can soft case be included to allow more competition? | Technical specifications updated to "case for travel" | |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48011 | 2.b. Is navigation software clinically necessary or can it be moved to value add section to allow more competition? | Removed from requirements section, added this to added value section: "g. | List optionally purchasable fusion and navigation options" |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 695B48009 | Requesting corrected copy of tech specifications doc. Content does not appear to be related to #695B48009 for VA Milwaukee | Technical specifications are attached again for reference. | |
| 15 | Topeka | 589B42011 | 1.e. Is Continous Wave Doppler clinically necessary? | Moved to value add section | |
| 15 | Topeka | 589B42011 | 1.f Is Onbard Tutorials/education package clinical necessary, can tjey be moved to value add section to allow more competition? | Moved to value add section | |
| 15 | Topeka | 589B42011 | 1.g. Can maximum weight be increase to 177 lbs to allow more competition? | Tech spec changed | |
| 15 | St. Louis | 657B40002 | Can we lower minimum screen size to 19" to increase competition?Can we lower active screen size to 19" to increase competition? |
Can we increase maximum weight to 200lbs to increase competition?
General- request is for 3 ultrasound systems but only asks for quantity of 1 for all probes. Please confirm all probe quantities.
Can the requirement for Phantom to be used for quality control testing be updated to the use of training purposes?Can the frequency range of line 77 b. L15-4 be changed to 14-4 MHz to increase competition?
Can the frequency range of line 78 c. L19-5 be changed to 18-5 MHz to increase competition? "Tech spec changed Tech spec changed Quantity listed is per ultrasound unit, so 3 of each probe Tech spec changed Higher frequency range necessary per clinicians Higher frequency range necessary per clinicians"
| 15 | St. Louis | 657B40002 | 1.d. Can minimum control panel be decreased to 60 degrees to allow more competition? | Control Panel rotation is 1.g. 1.d is monitor rotation. |
| 15 | St. Louis | 657B40002 | 1.l. Can maximum Depth be increased to 38" to allow more competition? | Tech spec changed |
| 15 | St. Louis | 657B40002 | 1.m. Can Maximun weight be increased to 177lbs to allow more competition? | Tech spec changed |
| 15 | St. Louis | 657B40002 | 5.h. Can phantom be removed, is this clinical necessary? It is noted in two places as required and as a value add. | Tech spec changed |
| 15 | Marion | 657B42001 | Can the maximum tranportation height be expanded to 60 inches to increase competition? |
Can the height range from floor be changed to 55-65 to increase competition?
7. Transducers a.-f., can qty represent total and c. please confirm if the qty should be 7 vs 10?
The applications require additional transducers. Abdominal requires curved array. Small parts requires a linear array. Pelvic application, what kind of exams are going to be performed?
Can the requirement for Phantom to be used for quality control testing be updated to the use of training purposes? "No change more than 1 can meet requirement No change more than 1 can meet requirement 6 endocavity transducers required, others optional The unit will be primarily Urology, with the capability of options No change"
| 15 | Marion | 657B42001 | 1.i. Can maximum equipment depth(D) be increased to 38" to allow more competition? | Tech spec changed |
| 15 | Marion | 657B42001 | 8.a Are prostate gland volume and edge boundaries computation capabilities clinically necessary, or can this be moved to the value-added section to allow more competition? | No change clinical need |
| 15 | Marion | 657B42001 | 8.b. Is standard planning ternplates for prostate biopsies clinically necessary or can this be moved to the value add section to allow more competition? | No change clinical need |
| 16 | Shreveport | 667B49026 | 1.) Is an ACR phantom w/ case needed? |
2.) Is a needle loc kit needed?
3.) Would you like us to include our Smartcurve paddles?
4.) Would you like us to include the option for a synthesized 2D image, created from the 3D imaging?
5.) Is a UPS needed for the acquisition workstation?
6.) For the review/diagnostic workstation, will the radiologist need it to be able to display ultrasound or MRI images?
7.) Would you like us to include a barcode reader for the review/diagnostic workstation?
8.) Is the image exchange workflow server an archive or router?
9.) Will HL7 integration be needed for the image exchange workflow server?
10.) Under “Added Value”, there is a request for an additional 12MP DICOM monitor, is that for an existing SecurView workstation at this location or at another local location? 1.) Is an ACR phantom w/ case needed? Yes 2.) Is a needle loc kit needed? Yes 3.) Would you like us to include our Smartcurve paddles? Yes 4.) Would you like us to include the option for a synthesized 2D image, created from the 3D imaging? Yes 5.) Is a UPS needed for the acquisition workstation? YES, TO PROTECT SOFTWARE FROM POWER ISSUES 6.) For the review/diagnostic workstation, will the radiologist need it to be able to display ultrasound or MRI images? Preferred 7.) Would you like us to include a barcode reader for the review/diagnostic workstation? No 8.) Is the image exchange workflow server an archive or router? Router 9.) Will HL7 integration be needed for the image exchange workflow server? YES, DICOM WORLIST REQUIRES HL7 INTERFACE.
10.) Under “Added Value”, there is a request for an additional 12MP DICOM monitor, is that for an existing SecurView workstation at this location or at another local location? This Location 16 New Orleans 629B40355 Line 31 - " b. Three-dimensional (3D) – freehand" Line 32 - " c. Navigation Software" Line 33 - " d. Image Fusion Software" Line 70 - " a. Tracking and recording of needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates in real-time" Line 71 - " b. Availability of projected, future needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates"
| Compliance Matrix and Technical Specs list the above. Please clarify if these features are required. | All were moved to added value as they were not deemed necessary by clinical staff | |||
| 16 | New Orleans | 629B40356 | Line 31 - " b. Three-dimensional (3D) – freehand" |
Line 32 - " c. Navigation Software" Line 33 - " d. Image Fusion Software" Line 55 - " h. Shear wave and strain-based elastography" Line 69 - " a. Tracking and recording of needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates in real-time" Line 70 - " b. Availability of projected, future needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates" Line 108 - " i. Multi-function foot pedal control (programmable preferred) " Compliance Matrix and Technical Specs list the above. Please clarify if these features are required. “Image Fusion Software” Necessary “Shear wave and strain-based elastography” Necessary All others were moved to added value as they were not deemed necessary by clinical staff 16 New Orleans 629B40357 Line 31 - " b. Three-dimensional (3D) – freehand" Line 32 - " c. Navigation Software" Line 33 - " d. Image Fusion Software" Line 36 - " g. Simultaneous M-Mode" Line 48 - " a. Multi-modality display" Line 79 - " a. Tracking and recording of needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates in real-time" Line 80 - " b. Availability of projected, future needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates"
| Compliance Matrix and Technical Specs list the above. Please clarify if these features are required. | All were moved to added value as they were not deemed necessary by clinical staff | ||||
| 16 | Little Rock | 598B40009 | 2.f. Can the minimum battery life be reduced to 75 minutes to increase competition? | Reduced minimum battery life from 120 min to 75 min | |
| 16 | Little Rock | 598B40009 | 5.a. Can the touchscreen monitor specification be moved to the Value Add section? | Moved touchscreen monitor specifications to Value Add section. | |
| 17 | El Paso | 756B45008 | Please provide the Biomedical Engineering point of contact. | Please contact the local Supervisory BESS at francisco.gonzalez5@va.gov | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | Minimum Detector Width Z- Axis Stellar Detector - Please check the requirement, as it is unduly restrictive to competitive bids, as its only available from one vendor. | ||
| Should it specify the desired z-axis in mm, such as 20 mm or 40 mm? | The requirement is for the scanner to have a 0.5 slice thickness at it’s finest detail with a 1 second rotation time. The specific “Stellar Detector” may be dropped from the requirement. |
The requirement has been changed to accommodate the 0.5 mm slice thickness, and the stellar detector has been removed.
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | g. UPS – maintains full functionality of the system for a minimum of X minutes during a power outage - Please verify that the site needs full UPS and not just partial console-only UPS. | The site does not need full UPS. Console only UPS is sufficient. Requirement has been amended. | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | l. Patient marking tools like vessel extension, endoscopic view, lung lesion segmentation, spine ranges - These tools are not used in Rad Oncology; please verify that they are needed or if the requirement can be removed. | The requirement may be removed. The requirement has been taken off | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | b. CT Simulation The site already has multiple SIM solutions; please verify that it should be included. | This CT sim scanner is definitely a requirement. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | c. Contouring The site already has multiple Contouring solutions; can you please verify that they should be included? | The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | d. Laser QA software It is unnecessary since the site does not use external laser marking for SIM guidance. Can it be removed as a requirement? | Correct, the site does not use external laser markings. We do not need LAP lasers or equivalent laser solutions. The requirement has been removed | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40016 | Compliance matrix -Lines 74-80 - lists all available transducers for the requested System; please clarify if the VISN is wanting to purchase all listed transducers or if there is a specific transducer(s) being requested. | ||
| Benchmark Tehnical Specs lists all available transducers for the requested System; please clarify if the VISN is wanting to purchase all listed transducers or if there is a specific transducer(s) being requested. | These transducers are part of the quote and are included in the purchase price of the equipment. The requirement will remain as is | ||||
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40016 | 1.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced to 15" to allow more competition? | No this in necessary. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40016 | 2. b. Can navigation software be removed to allow more competition? Navigation software not usually found on size system being requested. | No this in necessary. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40016 | 4.a. Can touchscreen monitor be removed or move value add sectiom to allow more competition? | No this in necessary. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40016 | 5. j. is the phantom clinically necessary or can this be removed to allow more competition? | This cannot be removed. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40017 | 1.m. Can maximum weight be increased to 177 lbs to allow more competition? | Yes. This requirement has been amended. | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40017 | 6.p. Can other specification-voice assist be removed or moved to value add section to allow more competition? | Yes. This requirement has been amended. | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | On Line 22 of the matrix: a. Can the minimum number of slices acquired simultaneously be 32 instead of 64? | We prefer 64. The requirement will remain as is | |
| 17 | San Antonio | 671B40022 | On Line 23 of the Matrix: c. The Stellar Detector is made by one vendor. Is this a lock out spec? | No, the Stellar Detector may be omitted. The requirement has been amended. | |
| 20 | Anchorage | 463B43002 | Please clarify Section 2 - line b.b. - what features of table are required - elevate, Trendelenburg tilt, lateral roll, longitudinal tabletop motion, facial support pad, etc. | The following are required: elevate, Trendelenburg tilt, lateral roll, longitudinal tabletop motion, facial support pad. |
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