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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

VISNHTME VISNStationStationEQ POEquipment TypeQTY
19VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network436436 BILLINGS MT436B50004XR US1
8VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673673 TAMPA, FL485B47001XR US1
23VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network499499 FORT MEADE SD499B59000XR US1
7VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network508508 DECATUR GA508B5009XR CATH LAB1
17VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network519519 BIG SPRING TX519B50007XR RAD1
2VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York528528 ALBANY NY528B53007XR US1
4VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network529529 BUTLER PA529B52001XR CT1
4VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network529529 BUTLER PA529B52002XR US1
7VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network534534 CHARLESTON SC534B52004XR RAD1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 WICHITA KS589B51000XR CATH1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 WICHITA KS589B51001XR CATH LAB1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 WICHITA, KS589B51002XR RAD1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 WICHITA KS589B51003XR RAD1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 WICHITA KS589B51004XR RAD1
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 COLUMBIA MO589B53000XR US2
15VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589589 COLUMBIA MO589B53001XR US1
22VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network600600 LONG BEACH CA600B50008XR US1
22VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network605605 LOMA LINDA CA605B40002XR US1
22VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network605605 LOMA LINDA CA605B40003XR US1
21VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612612 STOCKTON CA612B59000XR US1
21VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612612 STOCKTON CA612B59001XR US1
21VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612612 STOCKTON CA612B59002XR US1
21VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612612 STOCKTON CA612B59003XR US1
5VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network613613 MARTINSBURG WV613B51003XR US1
5VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network613613 MARTINSBURG WV613B51004XR US2
2VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York630630 BROOKLYN NY630B50009XR US2
2VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York630630 NEW YORK NY630B50014XR US1
10VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio655655 SAGINAW MI655B50006XR RF1
21VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662662 SAN FRANCISCO CA662B50002XR RAD1
22VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network691691 LOS ANGELES CA691B50047XR US1

Q&A

VISNSTATIONEQUIPMENT POEquipment TypeVENDOR EQUIPMENT QUESTIONSGOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT RESPONSE
2630630B50009XR US5. 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.
2630630B50009XR US6. 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.
2630630B50009XR US6. 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.
2630630B50014XR USMatrix Line 24: Please clarify Maximum Equipment Weight.Increased the maxium weight to 250 lbs
2630630B50014XR USRequest item 1.e. Maximum equipment weight of 105 lbs. be increased to 165 lbs.Increased the maxium weight to 250 lbs
4529529B52001XR CT3d. 1) Will you accept a server solution for your post processing applications for remote reading/post processing?Yes, server solution is acceptable.
4529529B52001XR CT3d. 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.
4529529B52002XR USRequest item 1.m. Maximum Weight of 240 lbs. be increased to 262lbs.
Can you verify is Navigation Software is required?Tech specs updated.
4529529B52002XR US1. m. Maximum equipment weight: Can the maximum weight be raised to 290 lbs to increase competition?Tech specs updated.
4529529B52002XR US6. 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.
4529529B52002XR US6. 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.
5613613B51004XR US1. 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.
5613613B51004XR US8. 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.
5613613B51004XR US7. 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.
5613613B51004XR US1. h. Minimum battery life: Can this requirement be reduced to 45 mins to increase competition?Technical specification has been updated.
7508508B5009XR CATH LAB1j. 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.
7508508B5009XR CATH LAB1u. 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.
7534534B52004XR RADPlease confirm detector size.This order has been removed from the Consolidation via an amendment.
7534534B52004XR RAD2. 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 competitionThis order has been removed from the Consolidation via an amendment.
7534534B52004XR RAD3. 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.
10655655B50006XR RF51.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.
15589589B51000XR CATHLine 21 Please change the minimum requirement to 92.5 cm to allow for fair competitionRequirement changed to 92 cm.
15589589B51000XR CATHLine 28 Please change the minimum requirement for lateral movement 6.9 inches to allow for fair competitionRequirement changed to 6 in.
15589589B51000XR CATHLine 41 Please specify what this dose is referring to-Cine, Flouro, certain length procedure?Clarified as "Maximum average diagnostic dose during fluoro"
15589589B51000XR CATHLine 48 Please clarify what is included in the weight of the system? Please change maximum to 9000 lbs to allow for fair competitionWeight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system.
15589589B51000XR CATHLine 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.
15589589B51000XR CATH1t. Please confirm detector size and are you looking for total surface area for 10-12 in.Specified detector size as 12in.
15589589B51001XR CATH LABTitled 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.
15589589B51001XR CATH LABLine 28 Please change the minimum requirement for lateral movement 6.9 inches to allow for fair competitionRequirement changed to 6 in.
15589589B51001XR CATH LABLine 41 Please specify what this dose is referring to-Cine, Flouro, certain length procedure?Clarified as "Maximum average diagnostic dose during fluoro"
15589589B51001XR CATH LABLine 48 Please clarify what is included in the weight of the system? Please change maximum to 9000 lbs to allow for fair competitionWeight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system.
15589589B51001XR CATH LABLine 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.
15589589B51001XR CATH LAB1t. Please confirm detector size and are you looking for total surface area for 19-21 in.Specified detector size as 20in.
15589589B51001XR CATH LAB1bb. Please confirm maximum weight should be 4000 vs. 40Weight capacities broken out to be more specific. Specified weights ensure our infrastructure can support the weight of a new system.
15589589B51002XR RADLine 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".
15589589B51002XR RAD1. 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.
15589589B51002XR RAD3n. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition.Collimation specification removed.
15589589B51002XR RADPlease remove the requirement to have an approved ISA-MOU for remote access or open up the specification to be willingNo change made. This is in the Value Added section. Therefore it is preferred and not a requirement.
15589589B51002XR RAD3. 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.
15589589B51003XR RADLine 30 C Please change the maximum weight of the wireless detector to 7.3 lbs to allow for fair competition.Requirement changed.
15589589B51003XR RADLine 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.
15589589B51003XR RADLine 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".
15589589B51003XR RAD1. 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.
15589589B51003XR RAD2.f. Please clarify if a tilting wall stand is necessary?No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section.
15589589B51003XR RAD3.p. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition.Collimation specification removed.
15589589B51003XR RAD3. 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.
15589589B51004XR RADLine 30C Please change the maximum weight of the wireless detector to 7.3lbs to allow for fair competition.Changed
15589589B51004XR RADLine 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.
15589589B51004XR RADLine 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".
15589589B51004XR RAD1. 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.
15589589B51004XR RAD2.f. Please clarify if a tilting wall stand is necessary?No tilt is our preference and was moved to the Value Added section.
15589589B51004XR RAD3.p. Can live collimation camera feature on the tube be removed and keep camera only for fair competition.Collimation specification removed.
15589589B51004XR RAD3. 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.
15589589B53001XR USThis 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
15589589B53001XR USThis Obligation asks for Shearwave Elastography ans Strain. Does the VA want this for Liver and/or Breast applications?Yes
15589589B53001XR USThis 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
15589589B53001XR USConfirming Fusion Navigation software is needed for this system?No
15589589B53001XR USRequest item 1.l. Maximum Weight of 250 lbs. be increased to 285 lbs.Tech spec updated
15589589B53001XR USBoth 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
15589589B53001XR USCardiology 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
15589589B53001XR US1.k Can the equipment dimensions be increased to 60x 22 x45 to increase competition?Tech spec updated
15589589B53001XR US1.l Can Maximum weight be increase to 290lbs to increase competition?Tech spec updated
15589589B53001XR US2.b Is "three-dimensional (3D) freehand" clinical necessary? Can 3D freehand be moved to value add section?Not necessary
15589589B53001XR US2.c Is "navigation software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition?Not necessary
15589589B53001XR US2.d Is "image fusion software" clinically necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition and reduce cost?Not necessary
15589589B53001XR US5.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 biomedNot required
15589589B53001XR US6.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
15589589B53001XR US6.l "cardiac 3D quantification" clinical necessary? Can this be moved to value add section to increase competition?Not necessary
15589589B53001XR US8.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
17519519B50007XR RAD2a) Is a 60kw generator preferred due to available electrical power or simply the minimum? For enhanced clinical efficacy, an 80kw is recommendedThe requirement will remain as is for fair competition.
17519519B50007XR RAD2.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.
17519519B50007XR RAD2.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.
17519519B50007XR RAD3.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.
17519519B50007XR RAD4.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.
17519519B50007XR RAD3. p. Dual energy imaging. Will the equivalent Bone Suppression software work in place of dual energy?The requirement will remain as is.
17519519B50007XR RAD3. 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.
19436436B50004XR USCan you verify the number of Trade-ins? Do you have 4 systems to trade-in?One ultrasound and four transucers are being traded in.
19436436B50004XR USReference 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.
19436436B50004XR USPlease remove specific vendor from Compliance Matrix (including offerer, manufacturer, model and quote number)Tech spec and matrix have been changed.
19436436B50004XR US2.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
19436436B50004XR US6.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
19436436B50004XR USPlease remove specific vendor from "Quantity" sectionTech spec and matrix have been changed.
21612612B59000XR USCan 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.
21612612B59000XR US2.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.
21612612B59000XR US2.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.
21612612B59000XR US2.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.
21612612B59001XR USRequest 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.

21612612B59001XR US6.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.
21612612B59001XR US1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59001XR US1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition?1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59001XR US5.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.
21612612B59002XR USRequest 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.

21612612B59002XR US1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59002XR US1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition?1o) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59002XR US2.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.
21612612B59002XR US6.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.
21612612B59002XR US6.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.
21612612B59002XR US1.n Can the dimensions be increased to 70 x 34 x 28 to increase competition1n) Increased max equipment dimensions to 70" x 30" x 28" to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59002XR US1.o Can weight be increased to 177lb to increase competition?2d) Increased maximum weight to 150lbs to allow competition. See updated documents.
21612612B59002XR US2.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.
21612612B59002XR US5.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
21612612B59002XR US5.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.
21612612B59002XR US6.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.
21612612B59002XR US6.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.
21612612B59003XR USRequest 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.

21662662B50002XR RAD3. 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 competitionNo, more than one vendor can meet this requirement
21662662B50002XR RAD2.h.Minimum patient table load capacity (static) [lbs] 800 : Please adjust from 800lbs to 771lbs for fair competition
Updated to 770lbs
21662662B50002XR RAD2. h. Minimum table height from floor [in] 20: Please adjust to 21.5" from the floor for fair competition
Updated
21662662B50002XR RAD3. 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
21662662B50002XR RAD2.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
21662662B50002XR RAD4.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
21662662B50002XR RADRequirement overview: This summary in row13mentions an existing Carestream Evolution Rad Room; Do the requirements need to include room removal and trade in credit?Added
21662662B50002XR RADPlease change to 770 lbs for fair competitionUpdated
21662662B50002XR RAD37.J Please reduce to 23 for fair competition.Updated to 21.5" , more than one vendor can meet this height
21662662B50002XR RADQ: 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
21662662B50002XR RADPlease confirm detector size.15 x 15
22605605B40003XR USReference 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.
22605605B40003XR USCan you verify if the Laparoscopic Transducer and the Wide-View Side-fire T Transducer are required?
22691691B50047XR USCan 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 HTMEAllAllAlla. 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".
22691691B50047XR USRequest item 8.a. Voice Operation be moved to Added Value. This is restrictive.This Item can be moved to Added Value
22691691B50047XR US2.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
22691691B50047XR US5.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
22691691B50047XR US8.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

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