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This is a Schedule of Requirements and Questions and Answers document for a May 2026 consolidation of Healthcare Technology Medical Equipment (HTME) procurement across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical system, specifically for the VA's National Acquisition Center. The document details line items for 49 pieces of medical imaging equipment across multiple VA health systems and affiliated medical centers, organized by VISN (Veterans Integrated Service Network) regions spanning locations from California to Florida.

The equipment requirements encompass various medical imaging modalities including X-Ray systems (radiography, fluoroscopy, and interventional radiography), CT scanners, PET/CT systems, SPECT/CT systems, nuclear medicine equipment, mammography systems, catheterization laboratories, and hybrid imaging systems. The document includes detailed compliance matrices and technical specifications for each piece of equipment, with corresponding PO numbers and facility designations. The Questions and Answers section reflects extensive vendor feedback and facility clarifications regarding technical specifications, with the VA providing responses to competitive fairness concerns, requests for specification adjustments, and clinical justification for specific requirements. Notable revisions include adjustments to detector specifications for broader vendor competition, clarifications on table load capacities driven by increasing patient obesity rates, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) modifications from full-system to partial systems where appropriate, and removal of vendor-specific language to promote open competition. The requirements address installation, training, extended service provisions, and turnkey solutions as indicated in the solicitation title.

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Schedule of Line Items

HTME VISNStationEquip POTKY POEquipment TypeQTY
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio515 BATTLE CREEK, MI515B50011515B50012XR RF1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network516 BAY PINES, FL516B60002516B60005XR LINAC1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B60007XR RF1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B60008XR RF1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio552 DAYTON, OH552B60006552B60001XR CT1
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004NM SPECT CT1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65020573B65016XR RAD1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 LAKE CITY, FL573B65021573B65017XR RF1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65022573B65015XR CT1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60007580B60010XR MAMMO1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60011580B60012NM PET CT1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B60017XR CT1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60034583B60037XR RAD1
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60035583B60036XR RAD1
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004XR URO1
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63017589B63018NM PET CT1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007XR HYBRID1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60006593B60008NM PET CT1
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network596 LEXINGTON, KY596B60066596B60044XR RF1
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B60015XR RAD1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000XR CATH LAB1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004NM SPECT CT1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69009612B69008NM SPECT CT1
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B64015XR RAD1
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B64017XR RAD1
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York620 HUDSON VALLEY, NY620B60005620B60006XR CT1
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York630 BROOKLYN, NY630B60011630B60018XR RF1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network640 PALO ALTO, CA640B64051640B64052XR RAD1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B68019644B68022NM PET CT1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network644 PHOENIX, AZ644B68020644B68021XR CATH LAB1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63002648B63003NM PET CT1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63004648B63005XR RF1
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 MARION, IL657B62003657B62004XR RF1
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 POPLAR BLUFF, MO657B63001657B63002NM SPECT1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662 SAN FRANCSICO, CA662B60016662B60021XR IR1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662 SAN FRANCSICO, CA662B60020662B60022XR CATH LAB1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662 SAN FRANCSICO, CA662B60027662B60023XR CT1
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network662 SAN FRANCSICO, CA662B60028662B60019XR CATH LAB1
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network663 SEATTLE, WA663B63009663B63010XR IR1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B60041664B60049NM SPECT1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B60045664B60050XR RAD1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network664 SAN DIEGO, CA664B60053664B60048XR CT1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B60024673B60030XR RF1
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network675 ORLANDO, FL675B67001675B67003XR RF1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network678 TUCSON, AZ678B61020678B61025XR RAD1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network678 TUCSON, AZ678B61023678B61026XR RAD1
VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network691 LOS ANGELES, CA691B60047691B60046XR LINAC1

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HTME VISNStationEquip POTKY POEquipment QuestionsGOVT Equipment Response
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004Are you interested in evaluating a 360-degree digital CZT system?VANJ is not interested in evaluating the CZT system, as it is too large for the CT room. We are looking for a traditional SPECT CT.
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004What are the room dimensions, including the area for the UPS?See the site drawing provided. Room dimensions are 21'-1" by 16'-3".
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004Can you provide the CAD Drawing of the room?See site drawing provided.
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004What is the floor loading limit?7100 lbs
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004Which cardiac software package would you prefer - Cedars, Invia or Emory?Cedars
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004The specs state 60-500keV, which isotopes are you looking to be able to image routinely on the system?All nuclear isotopes up to 500kev to include: TC99m, In-111, Ga-67, I-123, I-131, Tl-201, CO-57, Y-90
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B62004What clinical needs are you looking to meet with the advanced nuclear oncology software?Not applicable, VANJ does not need this feature.
VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York561 EAST ORANGE, NJ561B62003561B620041e.) From this energy range, does the customer prefer a NaI SPECT/CT and not CZT?

2a-d.) Based on these collimator requirements, does the customer prefer an NaI SPECT/CT and not CZT?

If CZT is preferred, please remove the PH collimator requirement as this is not possible with CZT.

3b.) Is a traditional dual head SPECT/CT is required?

The clinical staff preferred a12 detector CZT system.

3h.) Please remove or move to Value Adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

6e.) Please remove or move to Value Adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

6l.) Please remove or move to Value Adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement. 1e.) Nal SPECT/CT is preferred.

2a-d.) Nal SPECT/CT is preferred.

3b.) Yes, traditional dual head SPECT/CT is required.

3h.) This feature is required for clincal workflow.

6e.) This feature is required for clinical workflow.

6l.) This feature is required for clinical workflow.

VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York 620 HUDSON VALLEY, NY 620B60005 620B60006 1a.) Minimum number of slices acquired: 220 — Please adjust to 256 to allow for fair competition.

1i.) Minimal lateral table slide: +/- 4 — This specification is specific to a single vendor.

Please remove this requirement to allow for fair competition.

1g.) Minimal table height from floor [cm]: 32 — Please change to 52cm to allow for fair competition.

2o.) Q: Is the requirement for this obligation a Photon Counting CT? 1a) The lower number of slices will allow for fair competition 1i) Minimal lateral table slide can be moved to added value 1g) Minimal table height from floor ccan be 52cm 2o) Yes the requirement is for this obligation a Photon Counting CT VISN 02: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York 630 BROOKLYN, NY 630B60011 630B60018 2mn.) Table motion: 4-way and allows tilt +15°/-20° and a +/-15° cradle — Please move this to optional/added value section to allow for fair competition.

Q1.) Are your physicians looking for tools that can improve lesion visualization and support more targeted embolization procedures?

Q2.) Would advanced 3D imaging for diagnosis, procedural planning, and post-treatment follow-up be of value?

Q3.) Would operators benefit from the ability to control advanced imaging applications directly from the procedure table?

Q4.) Is there value in displaying images from other modalities directly within the procedure room without additional workstations?

Q5.) Would tools that help identify feeding vessels and streamline embolization workflows be valuable to your interventional team? 2mn.) Facility radiology chief has deemed the technical feature as an essential element to the equipment during IR procedures.

Q1.) Yes Q2.) Yes Q3.) Yes Q4.) Yes Q5.) Yes VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network 573 TALLAHASSEE, FL 573B65020 573B65016 3l. Can the Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity be removed to allow for full and fair competition? 4g. Do you need a UPS for the workstation only? 3l- Removed 4g-UPS is only needed for the workstation

VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 LAKE CITY, FL573B65021573B65017Can you confirm if the specs attached should be for the CT as referenced in the Excel or the RF as referenced in the PDF?573B65021 is for an R/F system
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 LAKE CITY, FL573B65021573B65017The matrix was labeled as R/F however the specs are for a CT system. Please advise if the matrix will be relabeled.573B65021 is for an R/F system
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 LAKE CITY, FL573B65021573B65017Please confirm if this is an RF or a CT room? The Excel Matrix indicates CT but the PDF indicates RF.

1ab.) Please change wall detector to 14x17 to accommodate more open competition.

1cb.) Please change additional detector to 14x17 to accommodate more open competition. 573B65021 is for an R/F system

1ab-the service requires 17x17 wall and additional detector are requirements of the facility

VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65022573B65015Line 25 on the matrix is a lock out specification for Canon. Requesting 0.625 for fair competition.changed to .625mm
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65022573B65015Line 26 on the matrix is a lock out Specification for Canon. Requesting 430mm minimum for fair competition.changed to 30cm-50cm
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65022573B65015Line 40 on the matrix is a lock out specification. Current third party is 30mins. Requesting updated for fair competitionChanged to 30 minutes
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network573 TALLAHASSEE, FL573B65022573B650152k.) & 3d.) Do you have a dedicated space for a UPS?
Will a partial UPS that allows a safe system shutdown and patient to be safely removed suffice?Yes, the facility has space for a full UPS
VISN 08: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network673 TAMPA, FL673B60024673B600301cb.) Please change to a 14x17 detector to accommodate more open competition.

4e.) Please clarify the clinical use for this spec?

5a.) Please change to 18.5 in.

6a.) Please change to 23 in.

6b.) Please change to 23 in.

7a.) Please remove this spec for RF room. 1cb.) Agree, see updated tech spec and compliance matrix 4e.) This feature supports weight-bearing and specialty upright radiographic exams where detector angulation improves patient positioning and image acquisition. The tilt range facilitates studies such as standing knees, lower extremity imaging, and other exams where patient mobility or positioning is limited while maintaining the use of an inherent grid for image quality.

5a.) Agree can be 18.5in, see updated tech spec and compliance matrix 6a.) Disagree The requested 32-inch control room monitor supports simultaneous viewing of fluoroscopy, prior images, and patient information, improving workflow efficiency during procedures. A reduction to 23 inches would reduce available viewing area and clinical usability.

6b.) Agree, see updated tech spec and compliance matrix 7a.) Disagree - The primary intended applications include fluoroscopic procedures such as arthrograms, modified barium swallow studies, and myelograms, the system is also intended to function as a multifunctional radiographic/fluoroscopic room. Bone suppression enhances general radiographic imaging by improving soft tissue visualization and supports broader clinical utilization of the room. Therefore, this requirement remains appropriate to meet the facility's operational needs

VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network596 LEXINGTON, KY596B60066596B600441bb.) Please change to 14x17 detector to accommodate more open competition.
7a.) Bone Supression - Please remove this spec for the RF room.1bb. No change as multiple vendors can meet this requirement.

7a. No change, please bid on the requirement as is or your company’s equivalent solution.

VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640151.b. please clarify if a fixed or wireless table detector is needed.Wireless
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640152.i. please consider changing the dynamic table weight capacity to 660lbs to increase competitionChange acceptable and applied to specs.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640152.n. The requirement specifies a maximum system weight of 900 lbs. Please clarify whether this refers to a single component, point load, or total installed system weight. Modern radiography systems typically exceed 900 lbs when considering all installed components.This refers to point load. Edited on specifications as well.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640153.e. Please clarify the difference between the required "auto positioning" feature and the optional "automatic tube crane with protocol-based movement" feature. What functionality is expected for auto positioning, and what additional capabilities are being sought under the optional tube crane requirement?Automatic tube crane with protocol-based movement refers to the ability to recognize what protocol is needed based on the radiology order that is submitted and allows the user to select a button to position the table, wall stand, and tube to match the protocol and order, whereas auto positioning is a memory setting that is not based on a radiology order.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640153.t. Would the VA accept a UPS designed to ensure data retention and safe, controlled shutdown of the modality during a power outage, rather than one sized 60-minute requirement?No
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640154.g. Would the VA accept a UPS designed to ensure data retention and safe, controlled shutdown of the modality during a power outage, rather than one sized 60-minute requirement?No
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64014614B640153p. Can the Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity be removed to allow for full and fair competition? 3t. Please confirm the need for a UPS for the system vs. a UPS for the workstation.3p. No

3t. UPS for the system,not just workstation

VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640171. For this R&F room, please clarify if you are seeking a tableside fluoroscopy configuration (tube under table) or a remote/universal fluoroscopy configuration (tube over table)?Tableside fluoroscopy configuration (tube under table)
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640171.b. Please clarify if a wireless detector is acceptable for table imaging. If tableside configuration, the digital imaging tower will have a fixed detector.Wireless is requested for both wall detector and table detector.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640172.k. Would a table with a static weight capacity of 660 lbs be acceptable to increase competition?Acceptable change.Specs updated accordingly.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640172.l. Would a table with a dynamic weight capacity of 450 lbs be acceptable to increase competition?Acceptable change.Specs updated accordingly.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640172.m. Would a minimum table height of 26 inches from the floor be acceptable to increase competition?No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.i. Would the VA consider removing “automatic tube crane movement with protocol-based positioning” or moving as a value-added feature rather than a mandatory requirement? This functionality is more commonly associated with general radiography systems than fluoroscopy systemsThis has been moved to Value Added. This is an acceptable change.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.l. Would consideration be given to removing the free floating flat tabletop feature? This feature is more commonly associated with general radiography systems than fluoroscopy systems.No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.q. Would bone suppression technology satisfy the clinical objective in place of a dual-energy imaging requirement? Alternatively, would consideration be given to evaluating dual-energy imaging as a value-added feature or removing requirement if not clinically necessary?No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.r. Would consideration be given to evaluating linear tomography as a value-added feature, or removing the requirement if it is not clinically necessary?No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.t. Please clarify the clinical need for foot controls located on the back side of the table. Would a wireless footswitch satisfy the operational requirement?Yes, foot controls are required on the back side of the table, and a wireless footswitch would satisfy the operational requirement.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640173.u. Would the VA accept a UPS designed to ensure data retention and safe, controlled shutdown of the modality during a power outage, rather than one sized 60-minute requirement?No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B640174.h. Would the VA accept a UPS designed to ensure data retention and safe, controlled shutdown of the modality during a power outage, rather than one sized 60-minute requirement?No.
VISN 09: VA Mid South Healthcare Network614 MEMPHIS, TN614B64016614B64017Please confirm this is for a Radiology Fluoroscopy room? It appears to be classified under general X-ray.This is a fluoroscopy room.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio515 BATTLE CREEK, MI515B50011515B50012Matrix 2.h. Are CZT detectors required or can NAL crystals be allowed?NAL cyrstals will be considered but are not the preferred technology. Tech specs to remain as is.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio515 BATTLE CREEK, MI515B50011515B500121a.) The FOV of a CZT based cardiac camera is spherical and would typically be measured as a diameter of that sphere.

1b.) Please amend to 60-170 to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

There are no clinically used isotopes with energies lower than 70keV.

4a.) Please amend to 19” to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor cam meet this requirement.

6h.) Please remove or move to Value Adds to allow full and fair competition.1a.) Only the reconstruction of cardiac images are spherical, whereas acquisition FOVs are typically measured as a square flood mages) 1b.Updated 4a.) Updated 6h. Removed
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio552 DAYTON, OH552B60006552B600011a.) Please change minimum number of slice acquired simultaneously to 256 based on clinical needs of the site and that's 8 cm of coverage per rotation of the gantry.

1d.) Please change minimum reconstructed slice width to 0.625 mm to be vendor inclusive.

2f.) Will the EPO (NAC) and site accept other injectors outside of Bayer such as CT Motion Injector?Tech Specs updated
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60034583B60037Matrix 3.m. Is motor-driven tabletop movement a requirement or can a free-floating tabletop be allowed?Yes - free floating table top allowed. Table must be motor-driven in vertical axis.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60034583B60037Line 42 is asking for 990lbs static load capacity this seems high for any vendor. Is there a clinical need for a weight limit this high?Yes - patient obesity rates continue to rise.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60034583B60037Line 43 is asking for a 660lbs dynamic load capacity this seems high for any vendor. Is there a clinical need for a weight limit this high?Yes - patient obesity rates continue to rise.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60034583B600372j.) Please lower static table load capacity to 770 lbs.Tech Specs updated
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60035583B60036Matrix 3.m. Is motor-driven tabletop movement a requirement or can a free-floating tabletop be allowed?Yes - free floating table top allowed. Table must be motor-driven in vertical axis.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60035583B60036Line 41 is asking for 990lbs static load capacity this seems high for any vendor. Is there a clinical need for a weight limit this high?Yes - patient obesity rates continue to rise.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60035583B60036Line 42 is asking for a 660lbs dynamic load capacity this seems high for any vendor. Is there a clinical need for a weight limit this high?Yes - patient obesity rates continue to rise.
VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio583 INDIANAPOLIS, IN583B60035583B600362j.) Please lower static table load capacity to 770 lbs.Tech Specs updated
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004line 23, c. Table orientation, System offers option of left-hand or right-hand configuration;please provide clarity on which you prefer23c. Listed table orientation is a clinical requirement
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 24, d. Minimum range of table tilt - Trendelenburg [deg], 180° of table tilt is outside typical R/F table capability industry-wide; this may refer to gantry/image-chain rotation rather than table tilt. Can this be adjusted to 20 degrees for fair competition?24d. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 25, e. Minimum range of table tilt – reverse-Trendelenburg [deg], Can this be adjusted to 88° for fair competition? Or, can clarity be provided on where the 180 degrees is coming from, does this include the combination of trendelenburg and reverse trendelenburg?25e. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 26, f. Minimum table travel – longitudinal [in], Can this be adjusted to 18.8" for fair competion?
26f. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 27, g. Minimum table travel – transverse [in], Can this be adjusted to 6.3 in for fair competion27g. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 28, h. Minimum table travel – vertical [in], Can this be adjusted to 20.7 in for fair competion28h. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 33, m. Maximum system dimensions [in], Please clarify the room dimension, this is showing room in inches.
33m. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 48, m. Crutches, Can you please clarify what is being asked for here. Are you looking for patient crutches?48m. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63003589B63004Line 51, p. Shoulder, Can you please provide a litte bit more information on what is being asked for here.51p. Updated tech spec
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63017589B63018Section 2c - Is CT respiratory gating a requirement or can deviceless PET gating be allowed?2c. No adjustment needed
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63017589B63018Section 2e - is full back-up power (both PET and CT) needed? If so, can the full back-up timeframe be 1-15 minutes?2e. referenced, but 2f. Updated tech spec.
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63017589B63018Section 5g - Please confirm total number of concurrent users. Would this be a single workstation/server allowing multiple users?5g. Updated technical specification
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network589 COLUMBIA, MO589B63017589B630182g.) Please clarify preferred vendor for RTP Flat pallet (Civco, Diacor, or Quantum)?

2p.) Please remove continuous bi-directional scan mode with extended z-coverage or place it in the "Value Add" section to make this vendor inclusive.

2m.) How may uptake rooms do you currently have?

4i.) Please remove Automated Quality Control or place it in the "Value Add" section to make this vendor inclusive.

4e.) Please clarify the tumor tracking and tumor comparison necessary for PERSIST quantitative software?

5g.) Please clarify if you want four concurrent users? One server will cover four workstations and we do not want to over-configure the quote with four users unless necessary. 2g. Updated technical specification 2p. Updated technical specification.

2m. Updated technical specification 4i. Updated technical specification.

4e. No adjustment needed 5g. Updated technical specification

VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 MARION, IL657B62003657B62004Section 2.f - Please clarify whether this requirement is based on detector size or required clinical coverage - would a system utilizing a 17x17 flat panel detector be considered if all other clinical and performance requirements are met?Detector size is addressed in 1.a.b. as 17 x 17
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 MARION, IL657B62003657B62004Section 2.p - Can requirements allow for expansion to 3,615 lbs to increase competition?Tech spec updated.
VISN 15: VA Heartland Network657 POPLAR BLUFF, MO657B63001657B630021i.) Please modify to 30-60% humidity to allow for full and fair competition.

1j.) Please amend to 64-79 degrees F to allow for full and fair competition.

4f.) Please modify to UPS full functionality to 10 minutes in order accommodate a partial UPS otherwise a FULL UPS would be required which would require construction and lots of space. 1i.) Range is 30-80%. No adjustment needed 1j.) Range is 64 to 86. No adjustment needed 4f.) This is a workstation UPS not a system UPS. Tech spec updated.

4g.) Workstation UPS tech spec updated.

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600072.r. Please confirm whether the required tube heat dissipation rate of 170,000 kHU/min is correct, or if the intended requirement is 170 kHU/min? The latter aligns more closely with typical industry specifications.Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600073.r. Please clarify the intent of the requirement for "automatic tube crane with protocol-based movement"? As this functionality is typically associated with x-ray rooms, would a fluoroscopy system with motorized vertical travel and protocol-based exam parameter automation satisfy the VA's clinical workflow objectives?Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600073.v. Would a tower-style UPS that provides sufficient time to save images, protect the workstation, and perform a controlled system shutdown be acceptable in lieu of a full-system UPS configuration?A UPS that can safely power down the system during a power outage is desired as mentioned in the tech specs.
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600073.y. Please clarify whether the requirement is for a complete TIMS mobile workstation solution, or if a TIMS interface kit that enables integration with the site's existing TIMS infrastructure would be acceptable?Edited with clarification
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600075.o. For a fluoroscopy system, would motorized tabletop movement that provides equivalent patient positioning functionality be considered acceptable?Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60005520B600071ab.) Please change wall detector to 14x17 to accommodate more open competition.

1ba.) Table Detector Wireless - please change to fixed to allow more open competition.

2h.) Please change to table (vs. tower) lateral movement.

2i.) Please change to table (vs. tower) vertical table movement.

3u.) Please move barcode to Value Add for open competition.

3y.) Do you want a new TIMS unit or are you using an existing one?

7a.) Bone Supression - please remove this spec for RF room. 1 ab) corrected 1ba) Wireless is the requirement to be able to move the detector when performing x-table exams 2h) and 2i) Tower movement laterally and vertically is necessary to perform studies 3u) Corrected 3 y) New 7a) Removed

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600082.r. Please confirm whether the required tube heat dissipation rate of 170,000 kHU/min is correct, or if the intended requirement is 170 kHU/min? The latter aligns more closely with typical industry specifications.Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600083.r. Please clarify the intent of the requirement for "automatic tube crane with protocol-based movement"? As this functionality is typically associated with x-ray rooms, would a fluoroscopy system with motorized vertical travel and protocol-based exam parameter automation satisfy the VA's clinical workflow objectives?Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600083.v. Would a tower-style UPS that provides sufficient time to save images, protect the workstation, and perform a controlled system shutdown be acceptable in lieu of a full-system UPS configuration?A UPS that can safely power down the system during a power outage is desired as mentioned in the tech specs.
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600083.y. Please clarify whether the requirement is for a complete TIMS mobile workstation solution, or if a TIMS interface kit that enables integration with the site's existing TIMS infrastructure would be acceptable?Edited with clarification
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600085.o. For a fluoroscopy system, would motorized tabletop movement that provides equivalent patient positioning functionality be considered acceptable?Corrected
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network520 BILOXI, MS520B60006520B600081ab.) Please change wall detector to 14x17 to accommodate more open competition.

1ba.) Table Detector Wireless - please change to fixed to allow more open competition.

2h.) Please change to table (vs. tower) lateral movement.

2i.) Please change to table (vs. tower) vertical table movement.

3u.) Please move barcode to Value Add for open competition.

3y.) Do you want a new TIMS unit or are you using an existing one?

7a.) Bone Supression - please remove this spec for RF room. 1 ab) corrected 1ba) Wireless is the requirement to be able to move the detector when performing x-table exams 2h) and 2i) Tower movement laterally and vertically is necessary to perform studies 3u) Corrected 3 y) New 7a) Removed VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network 580 HOUSTON, TX 580B60007 580B60010 Spec 1j-SID: Please expand the SID range to 65cm-70cm to allow for fair competition.

Spec 1n-Max system weight- Must meet facility floor load thresholds: Please provide the floor load thresholds.

Spec 2f-2j -Review workstation requirements: Is the site requesting a diagnostic reading workstation?

Spec 3j-CAD: Is this spec for 2D CAD? 2D & 3D CAD?

Updated to 60-70cm.

100 PSF.

Specifications currently request acquisition and physician review workstations.

For 2D and 3D CAD.

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60007580B60010Paddles: Is a needle loc kit needed?No, but a non-disposable hand piece for the localization needle to sit on is needed.
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60007580B60010Is an ACR phantom needed? ACR phantom with case?No
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60007580B60010G. Trade-in: Please provide the manufacturer’s SN for the trade-in system. It should start with 81081008167019
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60007580B60010Please clarify if 2GB is the minimum?

2d.) Minimum acquisition workstation hard disk size [GB] 2,000 MB for 2GB?

2i.) Minimum review workstation hard disk size [GB] 2,000 MB for 2GB?

3j). Computer-aided detection (CAD): Quote to include 2D/3D-both?

Q1.) Provide your current vacuum assisted device being used or will be used during biopsy?

Q2.) Does the quote require a biopsy chair? - updated to 1 TB

- updated to 1 TB

- Include both 2D and 3D

- Vaccum device: ATEC and Bvrevera. - Biopsy System: Affirm.

- no VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network 580 HOUSTON, TX 580B60011 580B60012 1b.) Please change to minimum gantry aperture of 75 cm, or equivalent patient access and clearance achieved through the combined gantry and patient table design.

1h.) Please change number of crystal to total crystal volume to allow for fair competition.

Please change 60,800 to 12,451,840 mm³ crystal volume.

Crystal count alone does not reflect system performance, as crystal dimensions vary by manufacturer.

Total crystal volume is a more objective measure of detector material available for photon detection.

1i.) Please update to 'Detector design shall provide clinical spatial resolution equivalent to or better than that achieved by 3.2 × 3.2 × 20 mm crystals, as demonstrated through published performance specifications and standard clinical reconstruction methods'.

1j.) Please change to minimum effective sensitivity of 100 cps/kBq, or equivalent lesion detectability, image quality, and dose efficiency demonstrated through published manufacturer specifications and accepted industry performance standards.

1k.) Please change to 'System shall provide time-of-flight performance resulting in an effective sensitivity of at least 100 cps/kBq, or equivalent clinical performance, allowing reduced scan times, reduced administered dose, and improved lesion detectability.' 1n.) Please update to 'System weight shall not exceed 10,273 lbs, or shall be supportable within the existing facility structural limitations without requiring extraordinary structural modifications.' 1b.) No change needed. Tech spec submitted lists that the gantry needs to be at minimum 75cm.

1h.) Updated 1i.) Tech spec already states states minimum. Added ""in regards to detector and clinical spatial resolution).

1j.) Updated 1k.) 1k and1l removed in regards to 1j update 1n.) Updated

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B60017Compliance Matrix and Tech Spec are labeled incorrectly; should be Radiation Oncology CTNo change needed. Not sure of the issue or what is being referenced.
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B60017Section 1.d - confirm gantry bore size. Traditionally a large bore scanner in Rad Onc is 80cmUpdated
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B60017Section 2a/b - Please confirm need for flouro and biopsy use within Rad Onc. Interventional use is not a routing clinical practice with Rad Onc departmentsRemoved
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B60017Section 2.g - confirm need to tilt gantry. This may limit vendor specific capabilitiesMoved to added value as it can be useful
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network580 HOUSTON, TX580B60016580B600171d.) Minimum scan field of view 60 [cm] —

Please change to minimum 50cm to allow open competition.

1i.) Maximum system weight [lbs] 5000 — Please change to "gantry" 6,170 lbs.or "Full System" 10,000lbs to allow open competition.

2f.) UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 15 minutes during a power outage. — Please confirm you are looking for a full UPS and have the siting for it? If not dedicated space for full UPS, please change to a partial UPS specs of 5 min and to all the patient to safely be removed from the gantry and table and technologist to shut down CT.

2g.) Gantry Tilt — Rad Onc scans typically do not allow for gantry tilt, please clarify the clinical need for Gantry Tilt or remove this spec for open competition. 1d.) Changed to 50cm 1i.) Updated 2f.) Space for full UPS in closet of room 2g.) Moved to added value

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B60015Row 41 - Could you please clarify whether this requirement refers to the minimum central beam height from the finished floor? If so, would a minimum central beam height of 12.4 inches be considered acceptable in lieu of the specified 10 inches?Yes
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B60015Row 42 - Could you please clarify which component this angular movement requirement applies to? The specified +180° / -135° range appears to exceed the capabilities typically associated with a wall stand. If this requirement pertains to the wall stand, would a +90° / -20° tilting wall stand bucky be considered acceptable?Updated
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B60015Row 64 - Please clarify the intended clinical objective of this requirement. Would a bone suppression application, which enhances visualization of soft tissue structures by suppressing bony anatomy for detailed detection of pulmonary nodules, be considered an acceptable method of meeting this requirement?Yes
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B600153.m Can the Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity be removed to allow for full and fair competition?Will Remove Requirement
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network598 LITTLE ROCK, AR598B60014598B600153.p Is dual energy clinically necessary? Can this be moved to the value add, or can bone suppression be included as an alternative?Bone Suppression alternative is accceptable
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63002648B63003Section 2c - Is CT respiratory gating a requirement or can deviceless PET gating be allowed?As long as respiratory gating is provided, it can be deviceless.
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63002648B63003Section 2f - Is a CT contrast injector required and which is preferred; floor or celling mount?Ceiling
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63002648B63003Sections 4c, 4d, 4e - Does the facility require a stand-alone (new) workstation for the advanced post-processing or will this be done an the existing MM workstations?Should not make assumptions of existing post-processing capabilites. Should provide what is needed for those software requirements outlined in section 4.
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63002648B630031b.) Please change gantry aperture to 70cm for fair competition.

1k.) Please change 55 dimension to 67 for fair competition.

2d.) Please explain what you mean by review server.

For example, would you like a nano cloud server or review server line MIMS?

Q1.) What is the average daily patient count?

Q2.) Are your patients a mix of oncology and cardiology? 1b.) No, multiple vendors meet this requirement.

1k.) Updated.

2d.) Is a gating spec and has nothing to do with a server.

Q1.) 11-12 Q2.) Yes

VISN 20: VA Northwest Network648 PORTLAND, OR648B63004648B63005Section 3 - line p - Is facility looking for new TIMS system or looking to integrate into a current system?Facility is looking to get a new TIMS with R/F.
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network663 SEATTLE, WA663B63009663B63010Section 3g - Please clarify whether this refers to Integration with an external ultrasound - or - fluoroscopic needle guidance software (image-guided planning/navigation using fluoroscopy or cone beam CT?)Section 3g - Integration with IVUS or Sonosite ultrasound that is currently used in IR
VISN 20: VA Northwest Network663 SEATTLE, WA663B63009663B630101j.) In a traditional IR suite, cradle tilt is not typically used. Is cradle tilt a requirement? 1e.) Please change to 19 inch for fair competition. Please list what you would like to display. 1h.) Please change to18 inputs for fair competition. 2e.) Please explain what you mean by integrated system shielding and specific uses? 3h.) Please explain what you mean by integrated laser guidance and specific uses?1j.) Yes 1e.) No 1h.) Updated 2e.) Shielding for table mounted lead shields as well as an overhead on an arm. 3h.) Laser guidance is another tool to help with needle placement.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Section 4b. Please confirm, are you referring to a boom mounted radiation shield or the lead curtain that attaches to the bedrail? If the lead curtain, will you need one for each side of the table? Also, will boom-mounted lead shielding (i.e., “Thyroid Shields”) be provided by a 3rd-party OR vendor?In Section 4b. We are referring to the lead shields on the table on both sides. The Boom mounted hanging shields will not be a part of this project and will be provided by a third party.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Section 6c. If you are referring to the clearance within the C-arm gantry between the bottom of the detector and the top of the Collimator housing, should this be at least 90cm? Please confirm 170cm measurement.If you are refrencing 6e, then the minimum usable space should be 90 cm minimum.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Cable connections, BNC, Component, S-Video, SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI are Compatibility with legacy analog video interfaces (BNC, Component, S-Video) is dependent on the configured video integration hardware and can be evaluated based on the customer's integration requirements. They are legacy video standards not supported by Philips Azurion imaging system and supplied monitors. The Philips Azurion platform supports DVI digital video connectivity as part of its display and video integration architecture. 3rd party adapters/convertors are available to convert to HDMI. Can these be exempted from matrix?Revised we did away with the legacy connectors, but we do require HDMI,DVI, and DP.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Tableside control: Will the evaluation matrix include the ability to display and review live or acquired X-ray images on the tableside control module at the foot end of the procedure table? Do you need the ability to access and control clinical applications directly from the tableside, such as PACS, prior studies, and other integrated applications?Neither is a requirement. Those capabilities are optional. Tableside control was not on the submitted Tech Specs so

will not have a separate row on the evaluation matrix but you can list this feature in the 'Vendor Explanation' column of the most appropriate particular row/tech spec.

VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Is there a clinical requirement for the ability to control the X-ray system from the procedure room nurses' work area while maintaining full system functionality in the control room? What is the desired minimum number of control room displays preferred by the clinical team?No we don't need the functionality from the nurse's work area, but we need at least dual monitors in the control room.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Do you want full IVUS integration without additional hardware and software?How important is the ability to easily manipulate and save IVUS images? For example, capture ("snapshot") ultrasound images into the X-ray study, annotate those images, and archive them to PACS as part of the procedural record?Yes to all questions asked. This is a clinical requirement.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60005593B60007Lateral Gantry Movement: How important is the ability for the imaging gantry to provide side-to-side (lateral) movement, particularly to optimize patient access and imaging during upper extremity and arm procedures?Yes lateral movement is an important requirement. This is a clinical requirement.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network593 LAS VEGAS, NV593B60006593B600082e.) & 5k.) Please confirm you are looking for a full UPS and have the siting for it. If not, please change to a partial UPS.

4i.) Auto QC is a vendor-specific phenomenon.

Instead, please udpate language to “Auto QC or alternative” to allow for open competition.

4j.) Continuous Table Movement is neutral but 'FLOWMOTION' is a vendor-specific name.

Instead, please update language to "Continuous Table Movement or alternative" to allow for open competition. 1) Require full UPS and have the availability so

2) Unable to find "Auto QC", removed any mentions of vendor-specific systems

3) Unable to find "Flowmotion", removed any mentions of vendor-specific systems

VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Section I.m. - Please confirm system type as this specification implies a Biplane system is specified. Multi-purpose systems are typically single-plane, floor-mounted and do not have a Lateral Plane.The requested unit is single plane, not biplane. Removing specifications 1.l and 1.m. Updated 2.a to reflect single plane. Please see updated tech specs.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Section 1.kk - Are you referring to the total number of Control Room monitors required? For example, are you requesting; 1 monitor for Live imaging and a 2nd for the 3D post-processing workstation? Or are you requesting: 1 monitor for Live, 1 monitor for Reference, and 1 monitor for 3D/post-processing?Yes QTY 2 control room monitors in addition to the monitors in the room.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Section 2.a. - Please confirm system mount type. Do you mean single-plane floor mount?Yes, single plane floor mount. 2.a is updated on tech specs.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Sectio 2.t. - Are you referring to Transverse table movement? Due to the design of a Multipurpose system cradle or "airplane" table movements are not possible. Please confirm.Removed Section 2.t regarding cradle motion. Please see updated tech specs.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Will the following IR software be required: ConeBean CT, Embolization, Neuro?Cone Beam CT and Embolization
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Will Peripheral and Cardiology Intravascular Ultrasound and physiology be utilized in the room: Yes or No?Yes
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MATHER, CA612B69001612B69000Should the Exam Room 65” Monitor, Lead Shield and Procedural Light be mounted: Rails or Booms?Rails
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004Are you interested in evaluating a 360-degree digital CZT system?No
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004Based off the initial criteria stating the maximum system dimensions, we are not sure that our system fits in the room. Can you share the the room dimensions so that we can confirm this information?This will be provided after the technical selection process.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004Can you provide the CAD Drawing of the room?This will be provided after the technical selection process.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004What is the floor loading limit?100 psf
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004Which cardiac software package would you prefer - Cedars, Invia or Emory?We already have 4DM and MIM for cardiac.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004The specs state up to 300keV, which isotopes are you looking to be able to image routinely on the system?Tc99m, In111, I123, I131, Lu177, Ga67
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B69004Is the system going to be used for CTA acquisitions or is the requirement just to provide fusion software for nuclear and CTA data?It will be used just to provide fusion software for nuclear and CTA data but we may explore this option in the future.
VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network612 MARTINEZ, CA612B69003612B690043g.) Please remove or move to Value adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

3bb.) Please remove or move to Value adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

5j.) Please remove or move to Value Adds as this is not something typically done in an NM department.

6c.) Please remove or move to Value adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

6i.) Please remove or move to Value adds to allow full and fair competition as only one vendor can meet this requirement.

1i.) Please amend these dimensions as no SPECT/CT system (from any OEM) manufactured today can meet these…

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