MAR 2025 EQ Consolidation - Schedule of Line Items w Vendor Questions - Revised.xlsx

Schedule of Line Items

Q&A

2. DEXA is not done as a %CV. This isn't applicable.

3. 1g change to 18" to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid).

4. 1j remove to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid specific only to Hologic). # of detectors is irrelevant as detector technology isn't the same. 1. 1a-d Minimum changed to Maximum in updated technical specifications

2. No change to technical specifications.

3. 1g changed to 18”

4. 1j. Removed

d. Maximum radiographic mA exposure @ 100 kVp: 10-1000 → With an 80 kW HVG, a maximum of 800 mA can be supported at 100 kVp (same for all manufacturers).

k. Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity

d. Generator mAs range: 0.2-630 Please adjust higher range to mAs 500 to ensure full competition.

2. Line 26: please increase to 10,000 lbs to allow for full system weight (NM gantry, CT gantry, table, etc…) as spec states

3. Line 36: Does this mean you require CZT detectors? Other specs in the Matrix do seem to point to CZT, please clarify and update spec as it is not specifically called out.

4. Lines 30-31: If CZT is required then these 2 collimators are not available on a CZT based SPECT/CT scanner form any vendor and can be removed from the matrix

5. Line 60: Please remove as only vendor can meet this requirement

6. Line 61: Please remove as only vendor can meet this requirement 1. Line 24 changed to 440mA.

2. Line 26 changed to 10,000 lbs

3. Line 36, Requiring CZT detectors

4. Lines 30-31 removed

5. Lines 60-61 moved to added value.

2. Yes, shear wave is hard requirement

2. Yes, shear wave is hard requirement.

2. Request 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 125 lbs be increased to 140 lbs.

3. Can you verify items 6.j. Mitral Valve Navigator is required? 1. Request 1.a. Minimum screen size of 21 in be reduced to 19 in.

No. As Philadelphia VAMC is a teaching hospital, the bigger screen size will assist the Anesthesiology staff in providing a more condusive learning environment.

2. Request 1.k. Maximum equipment weight 125 lbs be increased to 140 lbs.

No. Unit will be transported throughout different areas of the facility. Weight requirement supports staff's ability to constantly move the machine throughout the facility.

3. Can you verify items 6.j. Mitral Valve Navigator is required?

Yes. This is a functional requirement.

4 PHILADELPHIA, PA 642B59010 1. Can the minimum screen size be changed to 19 to increase competition?

2. Can the minimum battery life be changed to 120 minutes to increase competition?

3. Could the minimum weight be changed 200 lbs to increase competition?

4. Is Phantom for quality control a hard requirement?

5. Can the frequency range on 7.c. be changed to 18 MHz to increase competition? 1. Can the minimum screen size be changed to 19 to increase competition?

No. As Philadelphia VAMC is a teaching hospital, the bigger screen size will assist the Anesthesiology staff in providing a more condusive learning environment.

2. Can the minimum battery life be changed to 120 minutes to increase competition?

No. Battery life needs to be sufficient to support an efficient workflow for the Anesthesiology department. The device will be used to evaluate multiple patients throughout various loacations of the hospital, so the device needs to withstand heavy usage throughout the day.

3. Could the minimum weight be changed 200 lbs to increase competition?

No. Unit will be transported throughout different areas of the facility. Weight requirement supports staff's ability to constantly move the machine throughout the facility.

4. Can the frequency range on 7.c. be changed to 18 MHz to increase competition?

No. The range was listed due to a functional need.

Ultrasound system will need to be compatible with point-of-care image repository. Images are sent via DICOM to destination

2. What are the procedures being performed for the Breast Application?

Specifications updated.

This equipment will also be used for ultrasound guided cyst aspirations/abscess drainages, ultrasound guided core biopsies and ultrasound guided wire localizations.

g. Minimum spatial resolution [lp/mm]: 5 → (It is assumed that "Minimum" should be "Maximum" instead.)

q. Charging station for wireless detector (as required by vendor)

2. Request 1.e. Maximum equipment weight 160 lbs be changed to 185 lbs.

1.c. The requirement has been updated to reflect 60-minutes.

1.e. Max weight has been adjusted to 185 lbs.

2. No 9 NASHVILLE, TN 626B54012 1. What are the procedures being performed for the Cardiovascular Clinical Application?

2. Could the minimum frequency range for 7. a.be expanded to 2-5 MHz to increase competition?

3. Could the minimum frequency range for 7. b.be expanded to 4-13 MHz to increase competition?

4. Could the minimum frequency range for 7. c.be expanded to 2-6 MHz to increase competition? 1. Surface Echo, line placement, diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and pleural effusion

2. No, the provided frequency range is required for procedures performed

3. No, the provided frequency range is required for procedures performed

4. No, the provided frequency range is required for procedures performed

2. Request granted; Sleep/standby requirement moved to Value Added Section

2. Requirement for floor mounted system moved to added value section.

2. Request granted; Sleep/standby requirement moved to Value Added Section

1.f.

2.c 2.g.

4.a.

5.a.

5.d.

5.g. 1f – Supports whole body imaging, multiple high-element count coils connected simultaneously; minimum of 128 receive channels activated concurrently.

2c – 450-550 lbs.

2g – the table must lower enough to accommodate safe and easy access for geriatric and disabled individuals.

-moved to added value: table lowers to 56cm from floor -moved to added value: large castors with “easier maneuverability for the technologist”

- removed: single touch patient positioning.

4a – 24” -moved to added value: dual 24” 5a – Torso/body array – High-element count, compatible with acceleration techniques in any orientation.

-moved to added value: System must have capability to connect multiple coils at the same time, to do imaging of multiple body parts without moving the patient.

-moved to added value: Second torso/body array.

5d – Keep Head/neck/spine array -moved to added value: table integrated with respiratory sensors 5g – High-element coil compatible with acceleration techniques -removed: cable-less with direct table connect

2. 2a. time of flight system with list mode reconstruction or equivalent

3. 2l. Open to BGO crystals with analog or BGO paired with ultra high sensitivity or resolution SIPM to allow fair competition.

4. 4c. is this required for cardiac, oncology, or both?

5. 2d. what is the maximum reconstruction time required for cardiac PET CT data sets?

6. 1i. recommend changing minimum number of crystals 29,000 to allow fair competition 1b: The technical spec remains unchanged because a larger aperature is needed for patient comfort, bariatric and claustrophobic patients.

1k. The technical spec remains as is because we need increased resolution.

2a. Tech spec has been updated to include "or equivalent" to the requirement.

2l. No, prefer the Lu-type or LSO crystals for faster scan time, improved image quality, and lower dose. Tech specs are now more specific to reflect this requirement.

4c. Remote aligning/positioning of patient to center without repeating image. Tech specs have been updated to reflect this clarification.

2d. There is no maximum reconstruction time. ECG cardiac gating for PET or CT for single or multiphase. This clarification has been added to the tech specs.

1i. Number of crystals remains as 32,000 because we prefer a higher number of crystals for higher spatial resolution, better sensitivity, enhanced signal-to-noise ratio leading to more detailed images.

1. Will this room be a hybrid – and need an OR certified table?

2. Please confirm that room dimensions are for the procedure room only? Yes hearts

1. Not a Hybrid, no OR certified table

2. Room dimensions are for the procedure room only

2. Will they do any neuro in this room? Stroke?

3. What’s the purpose / need of a bi-plane?

4. Do they need advanced apps to help with difficult cases – overlay guidance?

5. Please confirm that room dimensions are for the procedure room only?

6. Please confirm if the width of the procedure room can be increased to 14’5” or 17’1”? 1. Updated requirement overview

2. Will do stroke, no neuro

3. Kyphoplasty

4. Yes

5. Room dimensions are for the procedure room only

6. Cannot be increased

2. DEXA is not done as a %CV. This isn't applicable.

3. 1g change to 18" to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid).

4. 1j remove to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid specific only to Hologic). # of detectors is irrelevant as detector technology isn't the same. 1. Removed 1a-e

2. Removed 1a-e

3. 1g is MAX height, 18in is within 25 so do not see the issue. All vendors with table height 25 and under are allowed to bid.

4. 1j not sure what is being referred. 1j is regarding HD storage. # of detectors is not listed anywhere.

16 HOUSTON, TX 580B50010 1. 1a-d Should this be asking for "max" scan time?

2. DEXA is not done as a %CV. This isn't applicable.

3. 1g change to 18" to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid).

4. 1j remove to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid specific only to Hologic). # of detectors is irrelevant as detector technology isn't the same. 1. Removed 1a-e

2. Removed 1a-e

3. 1g is MAX height, 18in is within 25 so do not see the issue. All vendors with table height 25 and under are allowed to bid.

4. 1j not sure what is being referred. 1j is regarding HD storage. # of detectors is not listed anywhere.

2. What are the procedures being performed for the Cardiovascular Clinical Application?

3. Could the maximum frequency range for 8.b High Frequency be changed to 18 MHz to increase competition?

4. Could the minimum frequency range for 8.e ultra broad band be expanded to 5 MHz to increase competition?

5. Do you want a biplane or triplane transducer?

6. Do you want Transrectal (TR) or Transperineal (TP)?

7. Do you want stabilized or freehand?

8. Is Phantom for quality control a hard requirement? 1. Future utilisation expansions considered

2. Future utilisation expansions considered

3. The requirement will remain as is

4. The requirement will remain as is

5. Biplane

6. Neither

7. Freehand

8. No. The requirement has been moved to the added value section

2. DEXA is not done as a %CV. This isn't applicable.

3. 1g change to 18" to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid).

4. 1j remove to allow all vendors to bid (This is a lock-out bid specific only to Hologic). # of detectors is irrelevant as detector technology isn't the same. 1. 1a-e has been changed

2. In the context of bone mineral density (BMD) measurements, CV stands for coefficient of variation. It's a measure of precision and reproducibility of BMD scans, specifically how well the scan can produce consistent results if repeated. A lower CV indicates better precision and reproducibility. Please highlight your company's version of this terminology in your submission.

3. 1g has been changed to a maximum of 28" from the ground. The request to change the height to 18 would drastically reduce the competition.

4. 1j is referencing hard drive storage, not detectors. No matter the detector technology it should have a minimum hard drive storage of 150 GB

2. Moved to added value

2. There are no breast applications needed, this requirement is for a vascular/cardiovascular ultrasound

2. Could the minimum active screen size be changed to 19 inches to increase competition?

3. Could the minimum tilting be reduced 45 deg to increase competition?

4. Could the minimum image storage be reduced to 500gb to increase competition?

5. Is shear wave a hard requirement?

6. What function will the multi-function pedal be used for?

7. What are the procedures being performed for the Cardiovascular Clinical and Mitral Valva Navigator Applications?

8. Can the maximum frequency of 7. c. be changed to 18MHz to increase competition? 1. Changed to 19 inches to allow competition

2. Changed to 19 inches to allow competition

3. Changed to 90 deg to allow competition

4. Other manufacturers are able to meet the requirement for 1 TB storage. Will not change.

5. Confirmed with Vascular Service the requirement is not needed. Removed line item.

6. To allow functions to be programmed into each pedal for streamlined workflow for clinical staff. Moved to Added Value section.

7. No procedures are being performed at CBOC. Removed line items.

8. Changed to 18MHz to allow competition

2. Request 1.m. Maximum equipment weight 153 lbs be changed to 190 lbs.

1. Yes

2. Changed to 200 lbs.

21 RENO, NV 654B50034 1. Can the minimum screen size be changed to 19 to increase competition?

2. Can the minimum…