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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 VISNStationEQ POEquipment TypeQTY
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network653 ROSEBURG, OR101EH2069XR US4
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network358 MANILA, PHILLIPINES358B49001XR RAD1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network459 HONOLULU, HI459B46016XR US1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network463 ANCHORAGE, AK463B43000XR US1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network463 ANCHORAGE, AK463B43002XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 OMAHA, NE499B49006XR PORT C ARM4
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 ST CLOUD, MN499B49007XR PORT C ARM2
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 DES MOINES, IA499B49008XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN499B49009XR PORT C ARM4
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN499B49010XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 IOWA CITY, IA499B49011XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 FORT MEADE, SD499B49012XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 FARGO, ND499B49013XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 DES MOINES, IA499B49014XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 FARGO, ND499B49015XR US1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 DES MOINES, IA499B49018XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499 MINNEAPOLIS, MN499B49019XR RF1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network501 ALBUQUERQUE, NM501B40018XR US2
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio506 ANN ARBOR, MI506B40039XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio506 ANN ARBOR, MI506B40060XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio506 ANN ARBOR, MI506B40062XR US2
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio506 ANN ARBOR, MI506B40063XR US1
VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network508 DACATUR, GA508B42001XR US7
VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network508 DACATUR, GA508B42003XR US3
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40029XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40030XR URO1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40031XR URO1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40039XR PORT RAD6
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40040XR US7
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40041XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40042XR US1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40044XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B40045XR US2
VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network521 BIRMINGHAM, AL521B42012XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York528 ALBANY, NY528B43030XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio539 CINCINNATI, OH539B40032XR US1
VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network540 CLARKSBURG, WV540B41005XR US1
VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network540 CLARKSBURG, WV540B51001XR CT1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio541 CLEVELAND, OH541B40026XR PORT C ARM2
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio541 CLEVELAND, OH541B40032XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40006XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40007XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40008XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40009XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40010XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40020XR MAMMO1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40021XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40022XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40023XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40024XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40025XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40026XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40027XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40028XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network548 WEST PALM BEACH, FL548B40032XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System556 NORTH CHICAGO, IL556B43005XR PORT C ARM2
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network558 DURHAM, NC558B49021XR PORT C ARM3
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network558 DURHAM, NC558B49024XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network558 DURHAM, NC558B49027XR US2
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network558 DURHAM, NC558B49028XR US2
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network558 DURHAM, NC558B49030XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 GAINSVILLE, FL573B45024XR US3
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 GAINSVILLE, FL573B45025XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 GAINSVILLE, FL573B45026XR US2
VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network581 HUNTINGTON, WV581B41007XR PORT C ARM2
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B40027XR US1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B40031XR US1
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System585 IRON MOUNTAIN, MI585B43004XR PORT RAD2
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 TOPEKA, KS589B42011XR US2
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network590 HAMPTON, VA590B49003XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network590 HAMPTON, VA590B49004XR US2
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network590 HAMPTON, VA590B49005XR MAMMO1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network590 HAMPTON, VA590B49006XR MAMMO1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B40043XR US1
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network596 LEXINGTON, KY596B40037XR US3
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network596 LEXINGTON, KY596B40038XR PORT C ARM2
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network596 LEXINGTON, KY596B40039XR US1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B40009XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600 LONG BEACH, CA600B40013XR US2
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600 LONG BEACH, CA600B40018XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600 LONG BEACH, CA600B40019XR US3
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600 LONG BEACH, CA600B40020XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600 LONG BEACH, CA600B40021XR US1
VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network613 MARTINSBURG, WV613B41007XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B44008XR US2
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B44011XR US8
VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York620 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY620B47013XR US2
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN621B40004NM BONE DEN1
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN621B40005XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network621 MOUNTAIN HOME, TN621B40006XR CT1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network629 NEW ORLEANS, LA629B40355XR US3
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network629 NEW ORLEANS, LA629B40356XR US1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network629 NEW ORLEANS, LA629B40357XR US7
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System631 WORCESTER, MA631B42015XR US1
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System631 CENTRAL WESTERN, MA631B42016XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B48039XR US2
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B48040XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B48041XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B48042XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B48043XR US1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B43010XR RF1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B43013XR US1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B43015XR US1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network652 RICHMOND, VA652B29001XR MRI MOBILE1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network654 RENO, NV654B30014XR RAD1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network654 RENO, NV654B30016XR RAD1
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 ST LOUIS, MO657B40002XR US3
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 MARION, IL657B42001XR US1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network658 SALEM, VA658B49002XR US1
VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network658 SALEM, VA658B49003NM BONE DEN1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662 SAN FRANCISCO, CA662B40010NM SPECT1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B40001XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B40011XR US2
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B40013XR US4
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network667 SHREVEPORT, LA667B49026XR MAMMO1
VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network671 SAN ANTONIO, TX671B40016XR US3
VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network671 SAN ANTONIO, TX671B40017XR US5
VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network672 SAN ANTONIO, TX671B40022XR CT1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40047XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40053XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40056XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40057XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40058XR RAD1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40059XR US1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B40060XR HYBRID OR1
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network675 ORLANDO, FL675B47011XR US3
VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network675 ORLANDO, FL675B47012XR PORT RAD6
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network687 WALLA WALLA, WA687B43002NM BONE DEN1
VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network688 WASHINGTON, DC688B51000XR EP LAB1
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System689 WEST HAVEN, CT689B41017XR US2
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System689 WEST HAVEN, CT689B41018XR US1
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System689 WEST HAVEN, CT689B41020XR URO1
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System689 WEST HAVEN, CT689B41021XR US2
VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System689 WEST HAVEN, CT689B41022XR US8
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network691 LOS ANGELES, CA691B40052XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network691 LOS ANGELES, CA691B40053XR US1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network691 LOS ANGELES, CA691B40054XR US2
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System695 MILWAUKEE, WI695B48007XR US1
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System695 MILWAUKEE, WI695B48009XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System695 MILWAUKEE, WI695B48010XR US2
VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System695 MILWAUKEE, WI695B48011XR US1
VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network756 EL PASO, TX756B45008XR PORT C ARM1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio757 COLUMBUS, OH757B50001XR US3

Q&A

VISNSTATIONEQUIPMENT REQUISITION NUMBERVENDOR EQUIPMENT QUESTIONSGOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT RESPONSE
1West Haven689B410221.e. Can the minimum control panel rotation be reduced to +/- 30 degrees to increase competition?No, this is a requirement.
1West Haven689B410221.h. Can the minimum battery life (scan time) be reduced to 40 minutes to increase competition?No, this is a requirement.
1West Haven689B410221.j. Can the maximum weight be increased to 290 lbs to increase competition?No, this is a requirement.
1West Haven689B410222.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinical necessary or can this be moved to value add section?No, this is a requirement.
1West Haven689B410222.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so?Yes, requirement moved to value added section.
1West Haven689B410222.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.
1West Haven689B410226.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.
1West Haven689B410226.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.
1West Haven689B410228.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.
1West Haven689B410228.b. Can the Availability of projected, future needle movement be moved to a Value Add section to increase competition?No, this is a requirement.
2Wappingers Falls620B470131.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.
2Wappingers Falls620B470131.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.
2Wappingers Falls620B470131.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.
5Martinsburg613B410071.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity.Joseph Didino and Angela Mulinix
5Clarksburg540B41005The 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.

5Clarksburg540B51001Technical 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.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical Requirements: c.Min detector width Can this be changed to 40mm for fair competition?Specification has been updated.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical Requirements: f. Table Height range from floor What does 94 represent? CM? MM? Is this min table height?Specification has been updated.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical 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.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical 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.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical Requirements: i. Longest z-axis acquisition per rotation….. What is the ask here? Can this be more clearly requested?Specification removed.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical Requirements: k. Lateral sliding table Can this be removed for fair competition?This specification was moved to the value add section.
5Clarksburg540B51001Technical Requirements: Table Length has not been specified - should it be?Minimum table length has been added to the "Unit Physical Specifications" section.
5Clarksburg540B51001Additional 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.
6Richmond652B29001Please clarify on what is required for advanced neuro?Advanced neuro includes asl , perfusion
6Richmond652B29001Is DTI, Spec, Perfusion, ASL, fMRI and elastography required in a mobile environment?We need perfusion, ASL and elastography(but for body).
6Hampton590B490051.) 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.

6Durham558B49030Line 23, 30-35 appear to be specs copied from the wrong product categoryTech Spec corrected
6Richmond652B290011. 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.
6Richmond652B290012. 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.
6Durham558B490285.b. Can this AI-powered automated ejection fraction calculation be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition?no
6Durham558B490285.c. Can this AI-powered automated 2D doppler and length measurement be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition?no
6Durham558B490285.h. Can this Automated 3D chamber quantification be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition?no
6Durham558B490286.c. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification clinically necessary?yes - Cardiac 3D Quantification is clinically necessary.
6Hampton590B490041.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition?no
6Hampton590B490042.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so?yes - Navigation Software is clinically necessary.
6Hampton590B490042.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.
6Hampton590B490046.i. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary?yes - Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package is clincally necessary.
6Hampton590B490046.j. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary?yes - Cardiac 3D Quantification package is clinically necessary.
7Decatur508B420031.b. Can the minimum active screen (touchscreen) size be reduced to 14" to increase competition?No, this is a clinical requirement
7Decatur508B420031.d. Can the minimum image storage be reduced to 1 TB to increase competition?No, this is a clinical requirement
7Decatur508B420031.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
7Decatur508B420032.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
8Tampa673B40058Is an additional wireless detector required?Yes
8Tampa673B40058Line 63 Please remove linear tomography for fair and open competitionRemoved from Tech spec.
8Bay Pines516B400401M. 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

8Gainesville573B45024Minimum 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

8Orlando675B47011Is this a shared service system needing cardiac capabilities?Yes
8West Palm Beach548B400257.e.Transducers question: Microconvex Array prob. Are they requesting a neonatal head transducer or endovaginal transducer?Endovaginal
8West Palm Beach548B400321.) Please provide the biomedical engineer point of contact for this opportunity.
2.) Is a printer required?Angela Zaza (Angela.Zaza@va.gov)

No

8West Palm Beach548B40032Is a printer required?No, not in tech specs
8West Palm Beach548B40007This Trade in system SN appears to be wrong. I believe it should be FBXXXE00435Vendor is correct. Tech Specs updated.
8Bay Pines516B40030Can 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.

8Bay Pines516B400391q) Please increase max system weight to 1250lbs to maximize competition
2e) Please increase to 5lbs to maximize competition1q) Yes, 1250 lbs

2e) 5lbs

8Tampa673B400582e) 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 competitionUpdated tech spec
8Bay Pines516B400291.f. Can the depth be increased to 38" to increase competition?Yes
8Bay Pines516B400391.I. X-ray tube focal spot range [mm]: 0.5~1.5. → Please alleviate for maximum competition.0.6 to 2
8Bay Pines516B400391.q. Maximum system weight [lbs]: 450. → Please review whether the unit is metric or imperial. (kg or lbs).450 lbs.
8Bay Pines516B400392.e. Maximum 2nd detector(1012) weight, with battery installed [lbs]: 4. → Please alleviate for maximum competition.5 lbs
8Bay Pines516B400392.f Minimum detector resolution [lp/mm]: 5. → Please alleviate for maximum competition.7 lp/mm
8Bay Pines516B400401.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced by 0.2" to 23.8" to increase competition?Yes
8Bay Pines516B400421.j. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes?Yes
8Bay Pines516B400428.b. Can prostate gland volume and edge boundaries computation be moved to the Value Add section to increase competition?Yes
8Bay Pines516B400452.g. Can the depth be increased to 38" to increase competition?Yes
8Bay Pines516B400452.h. Can the maximum weight be increased to 176 lbs to increase competition?Yes
8West Palm Beach548B400211.f. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes?Yes
8West Palm Beach548B400212.c. Is Navigation software clinically necessary?No
8West Palm Beach548B400221.f. Can the minimum battery life for scanning be reduced by 5 minutes to 40 minutes?Yes
8West Palm Beach548B400222.c. Is Navigation software clinically necessary?No - moved to added value
8Gainesville573B450241.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
8Gainesville573B450253.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
8Gainesville573B450257.d. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clincally necessary?7.d. Is Mitral Valve Navigator analysis package clinically necessary? yes
8Gainesville573B450257.e. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary?7.e. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary? yes
8Gainesville573B450261.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
8Gainesville573B450262.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
8Tampa673B400582.e. Minimum spatial resolution[lp/mm]: 125 . → Please check if this requirement is a typo.Updated tech spec
8Tampa673B400582.f. Maximum pixel size[um]: Variable. → Please specify the pixel size required for various detectors.Updated tech spec
8Tampa673B400582.j. Minimum tilt of imaging surface[deg]: 1. → Please check if this requirement is a typo.Removed from Tech spec.
8Orlando675B470112.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
8Orlando675B470113.b. Is three dimension 3D-freehand clinical necessary or can this be moved to value add section?Necessary
8Orlando675B470113.c. Is Navigation Software clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so?Necessary
8Orlando675B470119. Is Fusion-Targeted Biopsy clinically necessary? Can it be moved to a Value Add section if so?Can move to Value Added Section
8Orlando675B470121.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
8Orlando675B470122.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.
9Lexington596B40037General- 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.
9Lexington596B400381.) 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.
9Memphis614B440082.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.
9Memphis614B440083.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.
9Memphis614B440083.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.
9Memphis614B440087.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.
9Memphis614B440087.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.
9Memphis614B440111.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.
9Memphis614B440112.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.
9Memphis614B440112.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.
9Memphis614B440112.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.
9Memphis614B440116.h. Is Cardiac 3D Quantification package clinically necessary?This is not clinically necessary, and this can be added to value added.
9Mountain Home621B40005The 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.
9Mountain Home621B40006Is there a separate Equipment room available ?Currently we do not have specific rooms that are labeled equipment room for CT.
9Mountain Home621B40006Is 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.
9Mountain Home621B40006All 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.
10Indianapolis583B40027Line 71. Change the minimum spec to optional electric lift for control panel.Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care
10Indianapolis583B40027Line 32. Is it possible for the weight requirement to be raised from 253.5 to 280 to allow for additional competition?Tech spec updated.
10Indianapolis583B40027Line 30. Is a battery required? Is standby hibernation mode acceptable?This technical specification has been removed.
10Cincinnati539B40032Line 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”

10Ann Arbor506B400391.) 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.

10Ann Arbor506B400601.) 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.

10Ann Arbor506B400621.e. Can the maximum weight be increase to 56 lbs to include cart and allow more competition?Tech specs have been updated.
10Ann Arbor506B40062Prior 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.
10Ann Arbor506B40062Philips 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.
10Ann Arbor506B400631.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.
10Cincinnati539B400325.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.

10Indianapolis583B400271. 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
10Indianapolis583B400271.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced to 23.9 to allow more competition?Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care
10Indianapolis583B400272.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
10Indianapolis583B400275.o. Can electronic lift be removed to to allow more competition?Tech spec to remain as is for clinical care
10Columbus757B500012.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.
10Ann Arbor506B400631.f. Can the maximum weight be increased to 125lb to allow more competition?Tech specs have been updated.
10Ann Arbor506B400635.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 HTMENAC HTMEAllWhat 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=
10Indianapolis583B40027Is a transvaginal probe needed?This technical specification has been removed.
10Indianapolis583B40027Can 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.
12Milwaukee695B48009Can the Tech Specs sheet be redone to actually show the tech specs and not the file listing?Technical specifications are attached again for reference.
12North Chicago556B430051.) 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."

12Iron Mountain585B430041aa) Please increase max system weight to 1250lbs to maximize competitionWe will adjust maximum weight to 1250lbs.
12North Chicago556B43005Specs seem to be for C-arm. Clarification/amendment needed).The requirement is for XR PORT C-ARM (x2). PORT RAD is incorrect.
12Iron Mountain585B430041.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.
12Milwaukee695B480072.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"
12Milwaukee695B480072.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"
12Milwaukee695B480111.h. Can soft case be included to allow more competition?Technical specifications updated to "case for travel"
12Milwaukee695B480112.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"
12Milwaukee695B48009Requesting corrected copy of tech specifications doc. Content does not appear to be related to #695B48009 for VA MilwaukeeTechnical specifications are attached again for reference.
15Topeka589B420111.e. Is Continous Wave Doppler clinically necessary?Moved to value add section
15Topeka589B420111.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
15Topeka589B420111.g. Can maximum weight be increase to 177 lbs to allow more competition?Tech spec changed
15St. Louis657B40002Can 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"

15St. Louis657B400021.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.
15St. Louis657B400021.l. Can maximum Depth be increased to 38" to allow more competition?Tech spec changed
15St. Louis657B400021.m. Can Maximun weight be increased to 177lbs to allow more competition?Tech spec changed
15St. Louis657B400025.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
15Marion657B42001Can 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"

15Marion657B420011.i. Can maximum equipment depth(D) be increased to 38" to allow more competition?Tech spec changed
15Marion657B420018.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
15Marion657B420018.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
16Shreveport667B490261.) 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
16New Orleans629B40356Line 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
16Little Rock598B400092.f. Can the minimum battery life be reduced to 75 minutes to increase competition?Reduced minimum battery life from 120 min to 75 min
16Little Rock598B400095.a. Can the touchscreen monitor specification be moved to the Value Add section?Moved touchscreen monitor specifications to Value Add section.
17El Paso756B45008Please provide the Biomedical Engineering point of contact.Please contact the local Supervisory BESS at francisco.gonzalez5@va.gov
17San Antonio671B40022Minimum 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.

17San Antonio671B40022g. 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.
17San Antonio671B40022l. 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
17San Antonio671B40022b. 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
17San Antonio671B40022c. Contouring The site already has multiple Contouring solutions; can you please verify that they should be included?The requirement will remain as is
17San Antonio671B40022d. 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
17San Antonio671B40016Compliance 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
17San Antonio671B400161.a. Can the minimum screen size be reduced to 15" to allow more competition?No this in necessary. The requirement will remain as is
17San Antonio671B400162. 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
17San Antonio671B400164.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
17San Antonio671B400165. 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
17San Antonio671B400171.m. Can maximum weight be increased to 177 lbs to allow more competition?Yes. This requirement has been amended.
17San Antonio671B400176.p. Can other specification-voice assist be removed or moved to value add section to allow more competition?Yes. This requirement has been amended.
17San Antonio671B40022On 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
17San Antonio671B40022On 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.
20Anchorage463B43002Please 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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