DEC 2024 EQ Consolidation - Schedule of Line Items w QA.xlsx
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This file is a Schedule of Line Items Excel spreadsheet for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Equipment Only Consolidation procurement, detailing multiple medical imaging equipment acquisitions across different VA networks nationwide. The document covers 27 specific equipment line items for X-Ray (XR), Ultrasound (US), Catheterization (CATH) Lab, and Radiology (RAD) equipment at various VA medical facilities in states including California, Missouri, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, and others.
The procurement involves detailed technical specifications and a comprehensive question-and-answer section where vendors have requested clarifications or modifications to equipment requirements. Equipment types include medical imaging systems like X-Ray machines, ultrasound units, and catheterization lab equipment, with quantities ranging from 1-2 per location. The solicitation (Number 36A79725Q0003) is managed by the VA National Acquisition Center and appears focused on standardizing and updating medical imaging equipment across multiple VA healthcare networks, with an emphasis on ensuring clinical functionality and promoting fair competition among potential vendors.
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Schedule of Line Items
| VISN | HTME VISN | Station | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | QTY |
| 19 | VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network | 436 | 436 BILLINGS MT | 436B50004 | XR US | 1 |
| 8 | VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network | 673 | 673 TAMPA, FL | 485B47001 | XR US | 1 |
| 23 | VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network | 499 | 499 FORT MEADE SD | 499B59000 | XR US | 1 |
| 7 | VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 508 | 508 DECATUR GA | 508B5009 | XR CATH LAB | 1 |
| 17 | VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 519 | 519 BIG SPRING TX | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 2 | VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 528 | 528 ALBANY NY | 528B53007 | XR US | 1 |
| 4 | VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 529 | 529 BUTLER PA | 529B52001 | XR CT | 1 |
| 4 | VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network | 529 | 529 BUTLER PA | 529B52002 | XR US | 1 |
| 7 | VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B52004 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 WICHITA KS | 589B51000 | XR CATH | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 WICHITA KS | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 WICHITA, KS | 589B51002 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 WICHITA KS | 589B51003 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 WICHITA KS | 589B51004 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 COLUMBIA MO | 589B53000 | XR US | 2 |
| 15 | VISN 15: VA Heartland Network | 589 | 589 COLUMBIA MO | 589B53001 | XR US | 1 |
| 22 | VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 600 | 600 LONG BEACH CA | 600B50008 | XR US | 1 |
| 22 | VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 605 | 605 LOMA LINDA CA | 605B40002 | XR US | 1 |
| 22 | VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 605 | 605 LOMA LINDA CA | 605B40003 | XR US | 1 |
| 21 | VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 612 | 612 STOCKTON CA | 612B59000 | XR US | 1 |
| 21 | VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 612 | 612 STOCKTON CA | 612B59001 | XR US | 1 |
| 21 | VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 612 | 612 STOCKTON CA | 612B59002 | XR US | 1 |
| 21 | VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 612 | 612 STOCKTON CA | 612B59003 | XR US | 1 |
| 5 | VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 613 | 613 MARTINSBURG WV | 613B51003 | XR US | 1 |
| 5 | VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 613 | 613 MARTINSBURG WV | 613B51004 | XR US | 2 |
| 2 | VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 630 | 630 BROOKLYN NY | 630B50009 | XR US | 2 |
| 2 | VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York | 630 | 630 NEW YORK NY | 630B50014 | XR US | 1 |
| 10 | VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio | 655 | 655 SAGINAW MI | 655B50006 | XR RF | 1 |
| 21 | VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network | 662 | 662 SAN FRANCISCO CA | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 1 |
| 22 | VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network | 691 | 691 LOS ANGELES CA | 691B50047 | XR US | 1 |
Q&A
| VISN | STATION | EQUIPMENT PO | Equipment Type | VENDOR EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS | GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT RESPONSE | |
| 2 | 630 | 630B50009 | XR US | 5. m. Triplane Imaging: Can this requirement be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | This is clinically necessary, since this is the new standard required for Valvular assessment and LV systolic function. Absence of this feature would prevent technician to perform quality exams on patients in viewing chamber size and systolic function of the heart. | |
| 2 | 630 | 630B50009 | XR US | 6. e. Cardiac 3D Quantification: Is Cardiac 3D Quantification clincally necessary? If so, can it be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | This is clinically necessary, since this is the new standard required for Valvular assessment and LV systolic function. Absence of this feature would prevent technician to perform quality exams on patients in assessing tricuspid valve and arortic valve and viewing invasive valvular procedures. | |
| 2 | 630 | 630B50009 | XR US | 6. d. Mitral Valve Navigator: Is Mitral Valve Navigator clincally necessary? If so, can it be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | This is clinically necessary, since this is the new standard required for Valvular assessment and LV systolic function. Absence of this feature would prevent technician to perform quality exams on patients in determining the severity of mitral regurgitation and identifying particular scallops of the mitral valve leaflets. | |
| 2 | 630 | 630B50014 | XR US | Matrix Line 24: Please clarify Maximum Equipment Weight. | Increased the maxium weight to 250 lbs | |
| 2 | 630 | 630B50014 | XR US | Request item 1.e. Maximum equipment weight of 105 lbs. be increased to 165 lbs. | Increased the maxium weight to 250 lbs | |
| 4 | 529 | 529B52001 | XR CT | 3d. 1) Will you accept a server solution for your post processing applications for remote reading/post processing? | Yes, server solution is acceptable. | |
| 4 | 529 | 529B52001 | XR CT | 3d. 2) If customer desires post-processing workstation, please expand minimum technical specifications of monitor to 19inches or allow multiple monitors to meet or exceed 24in objective. | Multiple monitors is acceptable. | |
| 4 | 529 | 529B52002 | XR US | Request item 1.m. Maximum Weight of 240 lbs. be increased to 262lbs. | ||
| Can you verify is Navigation Software is required? | Tech specs updated. | |||||
| 4 | 529 | 529B52002 | XR US | 1. m. Maximum equipment weight: Can the maximum weight be raised to 290 lbs to increase competition? | Tech specs updated. | |
| 4 | 529 | 529B52002 | XR US | 6. j. Mitral Valve Navigator: Is Mitral Valve Navigator clincally necessary? If so, can it be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | Tech specs updated. | |
| 4 | 529 | 529B52002 | XR US | 6. k. Cardiac 3D Quantification: Is Cardiac 3D Quantification clincally necessary? If so, can it be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | Tech specs updated. | |
| 5 | 613 | 613B51004 | XR US | 1. i. Maximum equipment dimensions: Can the maximum width be increased to 22 to increase competition? Can the max depth be increased to 38 to increase competition? | Technical specification has been updated. | |
| 5 | 613 | 613B51004 | XR US | 8. b. Prostate gland volume and edge boundaries computation capabilities: Can this requirement be moved to Value Add to increase competition? | Technical specification has been updated. | |
| 5 | 613 | 613B51004 | XR US | 7. b. End-Fire Prostate Transducer Sterilization Trays: Can this requirement be moved to Value Add to increase competition? Also, can the brand name, "End-Fire" be removed from 7a and 7b? | Technical specification has been updated. | |
| 5 | 613 | 613B51004 | XR US | 1. h. Minimum battery life: Can this requirement be reduced to 45 mins to increase competition? | Technical specification has been updated. | |
| 7 | 508 | 508B5009 | XR CATH LAB | 1j. Please change to 500lbs to allow for full and fair competition. | This needs to remain unchanged due to a clinical requirement, as there have been patients in the 500-550 lbs range. | |
| 7 | 508 | 508B5009 | XR CATH LAB | 1u. Please change to side to side or head to foot to allow for full and fair competition. | This needs to remain unchanged due to a clinical requirement for table tilting. | |
| 7 | 534 | 534B52004 | XR RAD | Please confirm detector size. | This order has been removed from the Consolidation via an amendment. | |
| 7 | 534 | 534B52004 | XR RAD | 2. f. Minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand [in] 10 |
2.g. Minimum image plate height from floor [in] 10
| Please amend to 11" from floor for fair competition | This order has been removed from the Consolidation via an amendment. | |||||
| 7 | 534 | 534B52004 | XR RAD | 3. m. Foot controls on each side of table: Would remote control functionality work in place of a second set of foot controls? Or could this be removed for fair competition? | This order has been removed from the Consolidation via an amendment. | |
| 10 | 655 | 655B50006 | XR RF | 51.n. Please define what you mean by automatic parameter selection. | Automatic parameter selection refers to the set of technical factors, Tube Voltage (kVp), Tube Current (mA), length of exposure (s), and Focal Spot Size are preset for each study. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | Line 21 Please change the minimum requirement to 92.5 cm to allow for fair competition | Requirement changed to 92 cm. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | Line 28 Please change the minimum requirement for lateral movement 6.9 inches to allow for fair competition | Requirement changed to 6 in. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | Line 41 Please specify what this dose is referring to-Cine, Flouro, certain length procedure? | Clarified as "Maximum average diagnostic dose during fluoro" | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | Line 48 Please clarify what is included in the weight of the system? Please change maximum to 9000 lbs to allow for fair competition | Weight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | Line 60 Please clarify if compressed/downsized image can be sent to PACS? | N/A. Data compression is for burning disks to send with patients. Requirement has been clarified. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51000 | XR CATH | 1t. Please confirm detector size and are you looking for total surface area for 10-12 in. | Specified detector size as 12in. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | Titled XR US, but the specifications suggest XR CATH LAB. We will be submitting a clarification request via the Q&A process. | The requirement is for an XR Cath Lab. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | Line 28 Please change the minimum requirement for lateral movement 6.9 inches to allow for fair competition | Requirement changed to 6 in. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | Line 41 Please specify what this dose is referring to-Cine, Flouro, certain length procedure? | Clarified as "Maximum average diagnostic dose during fluoro" | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | Line 48 Please clarify what is included in the weight of the system? Please change maximum to 9000 lbs to allow for fair competition | Weight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | Line 60 Please clarify if compressed/downsized image can be sent to PACS? | N/A. Data compression is for burning disks to send with patients. Requirement has been clarified. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | 1t. Please confirm detector size and are you looking for total surface area for 19-21 in. | Specified detector size as 20in. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51001 | XR CATH LAB | 1bb. Please confirm maximum weight should be 4000 vs. 40 | Weight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51002 | XR RAD | Line 47 E, 48 F UPS Clarification . Please clarify if a UPS is needed for the workstation only or seeking both a UPS for the system workstation and a Full Eaton UPS is requied? | Lines consolidated. Changed requirement to "UPS for the workstation". | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51002 | XR RAD | 1. a.-c. Are two detectors required if detectors are wireless and can be shared between wall stand, and work done out of bucky? Please clarify how many detectors are required if all detecors are wireless. | No changes made. We want the fixed wall detector to improve workflow and eliminate opportunities of damage from handling. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51002 | XR RAD | 3n. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition. | Collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51002 | XR RAD | Please remove the requirement to have an approved ISA-MOU for remote access or open up the specification to be willing | No change made. This is in the Value Added section. Therefore it is preferred and not a requirement. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51002 | XR RAD | 3. n. Live Collimation camera on the tube head for tube and control room display: Will just live streaming functionality on the tube head suffice considering collimation controls are just below the tube head screen? | Yes, collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | Line 30 C Please change the maximum weight of the wireless detector to 7.3 lbs to allow for fair competition. | Requirement changed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | Line 38 F, Would a tilting wall stand be acceptable if standard on DR system? | No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | Line 61E, 62 F UPS Claification; Please clarify if a UPS is needed for the workstation only or seeking both a UPS for the system workstation and a Full Eaton UPS is required? | Lines consolidated. Changed requirement to "UPS for the workstation". | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | 1. a.-c. Are three detectors required if all detectors are wireless and can be shared among table, wall stand, and table top? | No changes made. We want the fixed wall and table detectors to improve workflow and eliminate opportunities of damage from handling. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | 2.f. Please clarify if a tilting wall stand is necessary? | No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | 3.p. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition. | Collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51003 | XR RAD | 3. p. Live Collimation camera on the tube head for tube and control room display: Will just live streaming functionality on the tube head suffice considering collimation controls are just below the tube head screen? | Collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | Line 30C Please change the maximum weight of the wireless detector to 7.3lbs to allow for fair competition. | Changed | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | Line 38F, Would a tilting wall stand be acceptable if standard on DR system? | No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | Line 61E, 62 F UPS Claification; Please clarify if a UPS is needed for the workstation only or seeking both a UPS for the system workstation and a Full Eaton UPS is required? | Lines consolidated. Changed requirement to "UPS for the workstation". | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | 1. a.-c. Are three detectors necessary if all detectors are wireless and can be shared among table, wall stand, and table top? | No changes made. We want the fixed wall and table detectors to improve workflow and eliminate opportunities of damage from handling. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | 2.f. Please clarify if a tilting wall stand is necessary? | No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | 3.p. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition. | Collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B51004 | XR RAD | 3. p. Live Collimation camera on the tube head for tube and control room display: Will just live streaming functionality on the tube head suffice considering collimation controls are just below the tube head screen? | Yes, collimation specification removed. | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | This Obligation reads as a general radiology US unit, but is requesting Cardiac Software applications. Is this software needed along with the radiology packages? | Tech spec updated | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | This Obligation asks for Shearwave Elastography ans Strain. Does the VA want this for Liver and/or Breast applications? | Yes | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | This Obligation is requesting a Phantom, some vendors do not sell Phantoms. Will this be a NO BID if a vendor cannot quote a Phantom? | No | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | Confirming Fusion Navigation software is needed for this system? | No | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | Request item 1.l. Maximum Weight of 250 lbs. be increased to 285 lbs. | Tech spec updated | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | Both Smart Fusion and Smart Navigation technologies are listed as a configuration requirement. These technologies are commonly used in an IR environment. Please confirm if these options are required for the system configuration being submitted. | Not required | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | Cardiology technologies, including Mitral Valve Analysis and 3D Wall Motion Tracking/Quantification, are listed as a configuration requirement, however, there are no cardiac transducers being requested. Please confirm if the cardiac technologies are required for the system configuration being submitted. | Not required | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 1.k Can the equipment dimensions be increased to 60x 22 x45 to increase competition? | Tech spec updated | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 1.l Can Maximum weight be increase to 290lbs to increase competition? | Tech spec updated | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 2.b Is "three-dimensional (3D) freehand" clinical necessary? Can 3D freehand be moved to value add section? | Not necessary | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 2.c Is "navigation software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | Not necessary | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 2.d Is "image fusion software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition and reduce cost? | Not necessary | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 5.p. Please clarify "phantom to be used for quality control testing", is a physical phantom required to be included or the ability to use a phantom? Phantoms are typically standard and available in biomed | Not required | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 6.k Is "Mitral valve naviagator" clinical required? No phased array probe has been requested. Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | Not required | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 6.l "cardiac 3D quantification" clinical necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | Not necessary | |
| 15 | 589 | 589B53001 | XR US | 8.a "Tracking and recording of the needle movement during biopsy's in 3D coordination in real-time"- is this clinical necessary? There is no 3D software requested, should this be included or spec updated? | Not necessary | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 2a) Is a 60kw generator preferred due to available electrical power or simply the minimum? For enhanced clinical efficacy, an 80kw is recommended | The requirement will remain as is for fair competition. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 2.j. Respectfully request that the minimum patient table load capacity (static) [lbs] be reduced from 700lbs to 650lbs to increase competition. | This request has been amended. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 2.k. Respectfully request that the minimum patient table load capacity (dynamic) [lbs] be reduced from 680lbs to 650lbs to increase competition. | This request has been amended. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 3.k. Respectfully request that the requirement to change between tabletop, upright bucky, or table bucky from tube head be removed to increase competition. | The requirement will remain as is. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 4.d. Respectfully request that the minimum processing workstation monitor size [in] be changed from 21 to 19 to increase competition. | This request has been amended. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 3. p. Dual energy imaging. Will the equivalent Bone Suppression software work in place of dual energy? | The requirement will remain as is. | |
| 17 | 519 | 519B50007 | XR RAD | 3. r. Foot controls on each side of table: Would remote control functionality work in place of a second set of foot controls? Or could this be removed for fair competition? | This request has been amended. | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | Can you verify the number of Trade-ins? Do you have 4 systems to trade-in? | One ultrasound and four transucers are being traded in. | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | Reference a vendor by name in the header. I do hope this is an error. We will be submitting a clarification request via the Q&A process. | Tech spec and matrix have been changed. | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | Please remove specific vendor from Compliance Matrix (including offerer, manufacturer, model and quote number) | Tech spec and matrix have been changed. | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | 2.d Is continuous wave Doppler clinical necessary? The system requirement is for needle placement, no phased array probeis requested requested (used for continous wave doppler). Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | This requirement is clinically necessary | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | 6.f Is the cardiovascular (cardiac) clinical analysis package clinical necessary? The system requirement is for needle placement with no phased array probe requested. Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | This requirement is clinically necessary | |
| 19 | 436 | 436B50004 | XR US | Please remove specific vendor from "Quantity" section | Tech spec and matrix have been changed. | |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59000 | XR US | Can you verify if a Transvaginal Transducer is required and it is not listed in the Matrix? | Corrected 9-4Mhz curved array transnducer to be explicitly for tranvaginal/endovaginal transducer (QTY 2). See updated documents. | |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59000 | XR US | 2.c Is "navigation software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition? | 2c) Moved to value added section. See updated documents. | |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59000 | XR US | 2.d Is "image fusion software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition and reduce cost as this is a women's health system? | 2d) Removed section. See updated documents. | |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59000 | XR US | 2.i Is "continous wave doppler" clinically necessary for this women's health system? No associate probe for CW doppler is requested. Can this be removed or moved to value add section to increase competition? | 2i) Removed section. See updated documents. | |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59001 | XR US | Request item 1.a. Minimum screen size or 20 in be reduced to 19 in. |
Request item 1.o. Maximum equipment weight of 125 lbs. be increased to 138 lbs.
Requirement 4.f. Physical Buttons - can they be virtual on the display? 1a) Will not change as multiple vendors can meet this specification 1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
4f) Yes, however preference is for physical buttons. No change to document.
| 21 | 612 | 612B59001 | XR US | 6.g Is "cardiovascular clinical" analysis package clinically required? Request states this is for Physical Medicine and Rehab department not Cardiology. Can this be removed or moved to value add section? | 6g) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59001 | XR US | 1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition | 1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59001 | XR US | 1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition? | 1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59001 | XR US | 5.m Is "ability to receive ECG information via leads connected to patient" clinically required? Request states this is for physical medicine and not cardiology.Can this be removed or moved to value add to increase competition? | 5m) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | Request item 1.a. Minimum screen size or 20 in be reduced to 19 in. |
Request item 1.o. Maximum equipment weight of 125 lbs. be increased to 138 lbs.
Requirement 4.f. Physical Buttons - can they be virtual on the display? 1a) Will not change as multiple vendors can meet this specification 1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
4f) Yes, however preference is for physical buttons. No change to document.
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition | 1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition? | 1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 2.c Is "continous wave doppler" clinically required? No associate probe for CW doppler is requested and request is for Physician Medicine and Rehab for needle guided procedures(MSK Ultrasound). Can this be removed or moved to value add section to increase competition? | 2c) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 6.i Is the "cardiovascular clinical" analysis package clinically required? The request states that it is for the Physical Medicine and Rehab department(MSK Ultrasound), not Cardiology. Can this be removed or moved to the value-added section? | 6i) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 6.k Is the "Mitral valve navigator " clinically required? No phased array probe has been requested, and this system is requested for injections and procedures in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department (MKS Ultrasound). Can this be moved to the value-added section to increase competition? | 6k) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition | 1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition? | 2d) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 2.d Is "continous wave doppler" clinically required? No associate probe for CW doppler is requested and request is for Physician Medicine and Rehab for needle guided procedures(MSK Ultrasound). Can this be removed or moved to value add section to increase competition? | 2c) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 5.d Is the "configurable start screen" clinically required? Can this be moved to the value add section to increase competition? | 5d) Will not change because probes are frequently exchanged and need to program settings for each probe/body part |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 5.k Is "ability to receive ECG information via leads connected to patient" clinically required? Request states this is for physical medicine and not cardiology.Can this be removed or moved to value add to increase competition? | 5k) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 6.i Is the "cardiovascular clinical" analysis package clinically required? The request states that it is for the Physical Medicine and Rehab department(MSK Ultrasound), not Cardiology. Can this be removed or moved to the value-added section? | 6i) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59002 | XR US | 6.j Is the "Mitral valve navigator " clinically required? No phased array probe has been requested, and this system is requested for injections and procedures in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department (MKS Ultrasound). Can this be moved to the value-added section to increase competition? | 6j) Removed section. See updated documents. |
| 21 | 612 | 612B59003 | XR US | Request item 1.a. Minimum screen size or 20 in be reduced to 19 in. |
Request item 1.o. Maximum equipment weight of 125 lbs. be increased to 138 lbs.
Requirement 4.f. Physical Buttons - can they be virtual on the display? 1a) Will not change as multiple vendors can meet this specification 1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
4f) Yes, however preference is for physical buttons. No change to document.
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 3. j. Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity: Motor-driven X-Y table top movement is not available for general DR room systems. It is a function for fluoroscopy tables. Please remove to ensure maximum competition | No, more than one vendor can meet this requirement |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 2.h.Minimum patient table load capacity (static) [lbs] 800 : Please adjust from 800lbs to 771lbs for fair competition | |
| Updated to 770lbs | |||||
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 2. h. Minimum table height from floor [in] 20: Please adjust to 21.5" from the floor for fair competition | |
| Updated | |||||
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 3. m. Foot controls on each side of table: Would remote control functionality work in place of a second set of foot controls? Or could this be removed for fair competition? | No, more than one vendor can meet this requirement |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 2.h. Respectfully request that the minimum patient table load capacity (static) [lbs] be reduced from 800lbs to 650lbs to increase competition. | Updated to 770lbs, more than one vendor can meet |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 4.c. Respectfully request that the minimum processing workstation monitor size [in] be changed from 20 to 19 to increase competition. | No, more than one vendor can meet this requirement |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | Requirement overview: This summary in row13mentions an existing Carestream Evolution Rad Room; Do the requirements need to include room removal and trade in credit? | Added |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | Please change to 770 lbs for fair competition | Updated |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | 37.J Please reduce to 23 for fair competition. | Updated to 21.5" , more than one vendor can meet this height |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | Q: Is there a trade in we should account for? Specs say to replace care stream but also denote there is no trade-in. if so please provide serial number, age of the system. | Added |
| 21 | 662 | 662B50002 | XR RAD | Please confirm detector size. | 15 x 15 |
| 22 | 605 | 605B40003 | XR US | Reference a vendor by name in the header. I do hope this is an error. We will be submitting a clarification request via the Q&A process. | |
| 22 | 605 | 605B40003 | XR US | Can you verify if the Laparoscopic Transducer and the Wide-View Side-fire T Transducer are required? | |
| 22 | 691 | 691B50047 | XR US | Can the system have a display/screen less than 17 inches? | Tech Specs will not be changed, however, if device falls under a 17' screen size it may still be offered |
| NAC HTME | All | All | All | a. 7.3.2 and 7.3.3 - the NAC has required vendors to use the term "offer" instead of "quote". While these instructions are captured in the document, the actual submission folder provided to vendors is still titled "Quotes - Workups - Matrix". | |
| 22 | 691 | 691B50047 | XR US | Request item 8.a. Voice Operation be moved to Added Value. This is restrictive. | This Item can be moved to Added Value |
| 22 | 691 | 691B50047 | XR US | 2.e Is "continuous wave doppler" clinically required? No associate probe for CW Doppler is requested, and a request is for Physician Medicine and Rehab for needle-guided procedures musculoskeletal (MSK)exams and not Cardiology. Can this be removed or moved to value add section to increase competition? | This specification will not be changed, however, you may still bid if you believe that the device can meet the other technical specs listed |
| 22 | 691 | 691B50047 | XR US | 5.e. Please clarify "compact folding and storage for transport." Is this request for a portable ultrasound system with a cart and carrying case, or does the screen need to fold down to see over when moving? | This is referring to the ultrasound screen having the ability to fold down when in transport |
| 22 | 691 | 691B50047 | XR US | 8.a. Is "voice operation of specific functions" required for clinical use? Could a foot pedal be included to meet this spec? Can this feature be moved to the value add section to increase competition? | This feature can be moved to Added Value |
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .