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This file is a Schedule of Line Items and Questions & Answers document for a Special February 2026 Equipment Only Consolidation solicitation (36A79726Q0014) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center under the PACT Act Leases program. The consolidation encompasses medical imaging equipment for 13 VA Health Systems across multiple VISNs (Veterans Integrated Service Networks), with line items totaling approximately 45 pieces of equipment distributed across Charleston SC, North Chicago IL, Fayetteville NC, Hampton VA, Nashville TN, New Orleans LA, Killeen TX, Temple TX, and Walla Walla WA.
Equipment requirements include various radiological modalities: X-ray (XR) systems including radiography (RAD), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), fluoroscopy (RF), and mammography (MAMMO), with quantities ranging from one to two units per location. Specific technical specifications address gantry apertures, detector configurations, table specifications, workstation requirements, image processing capabilities, and power backup systems (UPS). The Q&A section documents extensive vendor feedback requesting specification modifications to increase competition, with government responses either accepting changes (highlighted in green on amended compliance matrices) or maintaining original requirements. Significant changes include adjustments to gantry aperture dimensions (reduced from 80cm to 70-72cm on CT systems), table weight capacities, pixel size specifications, wireless detector configurations, and UPS functionality durations. The deadline for vendor proposals is April 14, 2026, with technical specifications and compliance matrices dated after March 25, 2026 required for submission. Amendment 0003 addresses all vendor questions and updates affected technical specifications, with vendors instructed to use only the most current compliance matrix versions.
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VISN Names
| HTME VISN |
| VISN 1: VA New England Healthcare System |
| VISN 2: VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York |
| VISN 4: VA Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network |
| VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network |
| VISN 10: VA Healthcare System of Ohio |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System |
| VISN 15: VA Heartland Network |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network |
| VISN 19: VA Rocky Mountain Network |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network |
| VISN 21: VA Sierra Pacific Network |
| VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network |
| VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network |
Schedule of Line Items
| HTME VISN | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | QTY |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62012 | XR RAD | 2 |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62011 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62010 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69014 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69012 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69013 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69011 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69006 | XR RF | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69009 | NM BONE DEN | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69010 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69000 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69001 | XR RF | 2 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69004 | NM BONE DEN | 0 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 0 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69003 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64017 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64016 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64018 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64019 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64022 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64021 | NM BONE DEN | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64023 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64024 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60018 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 KILLEEN TX | 674B60240 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 KILLEEN TX | 674B60239 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 KILLEEN TX | 674B60238 | XR MAMMO | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60236 | XR RF | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60233 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60232 | XR RAD | 1 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60231 | XR CT | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 687 WALLA WALLA WA | 687B63002 | XR RAD | 2 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 687 WALLA WALLA WA | 687B63000 | XR MRI | 1 |
| VISN 20: VA Northwest Network | 687 WALLA WALLA WA | 687B63001 | XR CT | 1 |
Q&A
| HTME VISN | Station | EQ PO | Equipment Type | Equipment Questions | Govt Equipment Response | |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62010 | XR MRI | 2.c. please change table weight limit to 500lbs | ||
| 2.d. please change minimum table height to 70cm | 2c. Can change to 500lbs |
2d. Minimum table height not on tech specs
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62011 | XR CT | Please clarify if both the TeraRecon server and post processing server are needed for 3D visualization? | Both are not needed | |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62011 | XR CT | Please confirm if the number of slices acquired simultaneously is 512. | Corrected to 128 | |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62011 | XR CT | Can the 80 cm gantry aperture be revised to 70 cm to allow for additional competition? | No change from 80cm | |
| VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network | 534 CHARLESTON SC | 534B62011 | XR CT | Can minimum reconstructed slice thickness be adjusted to 0.625? (We can technically reprocess to .5 and lower, but at acquisition we are .625 so this may allow for more competition). | ||
| Does siting allow for full system UPS as listed in tech specs? | 1d. Changed to 0.625 |
2i. At least need UPS that maintains functionality of the workstation to properly shutdown equipment during a power outage – Full system UPS has been added to “Added Value” section and may be considered if space and budget allow VISN 7: VA Southeast Health Care Network 534 CHARLESTON SC 534B62012 XR RAD 2f. Please change minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 3m. Please remove or clarify if a wireless foot pedal is an acceptable substitution. 2f. Changed to 12” 3m. Wireless foot pedal acceptable or change verbiage to read “controls accessible on each side of the table” VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL 556B61006 XR US Can the minimum monitor size be updated to 19 inches to increase competition?
Can the minimum width be expanded to 23 inches to increase competition?
Please confirm the type of navigation software required.
Yes
Yes
Navigation software specific to markers/overlays
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would it be advantageous to have minimum monitor rotation be 180 degrees? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line c.) | Advantageous but not required |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would it be advantageous to have minimum tilting be at least 90 degrees? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line d.) | Not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | How is it that the “Monitor height range from floor [in]” is listed as a singular number of “48 in” rather than an actual range? Would a range of 40-70 in be sufficient? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line f.) | Requirement has been revised |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | How can the “Control panel height range from floor [in]” be listed as a single number of 36 inches rather than an actual range? Would a range of 30-40 in be sufficient? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line h.) | Requirement has been revised |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would it be beneficial to have “Minimum control panel rotation” be at least 180 degrees? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line g.) | No |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Can the “Minimum image storage [days or TB]” be 1 day or 1 TB? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Unit physical specifications, line j.) | No, minimum storage must be 7 days |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would they like the potential or option of 3D capability? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Scanning Modes , line b.) | No |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would they ever use Pulsed Wave Doppler, Color Power Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler, or Tissue Harmonic Imaging? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Scanning Modes, lines h., k., i., and e.) | Color Power Doppler |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | For Control panel specifications, why don’t they require or desire a touchscreen monitor and a keyboard on touchscreen ?(Section B. Technical Requirements, Control panel specifications, lines b. and c.) | Prefer physical buttons for simpler operation |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would one-button image optimization and one-button doppler optimization benefit them and help their efficiency? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Additional specifications, lines d. and e.) | Not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Would they ever use shear wave and strain-based elastography? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Additional specifications, line j.) | Not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Is a 4 way laproscopic transducer absolutely necessary or is it an offering of only one particular company that can be viewed as a whole separate device, given that it’s a robotic transducer? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Transducers, line a.) | Not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | The “T style fingertip transducer” mentioned in Section B. Technical Requirements under the “Transducers” section on line b. is something only offered by FujiFilm. Is this transducer an absolute necessity to complete the procedures and scans that this system will be used for? | Not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Wouldn’t a Hockey Stick probe with a larger frequency range of perhaps 25-7 MHz be desirable, given how frequently this probe may get used on this particular system? (Section B. Technical Requirements, Transducers, line d.) | Desirable, but not a requirement |
| VISN 12: VA Great Lakes Health Care System | 556 NORTH CHICAGO IL | 556B61006 | XR US | Can one of the “Clinical Training” requirements be “Technologists who complete the clinical applications training shall receive continuing medical education credits (CMEs)?” This would be a great value add for their sonographers/technicians. (Section C. Training Requirements, Clinical Training, Line d.) | Not a requirement |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B690011 | XR CT | Please confirm the number of processing workstations. | Updated to quantity of 1 |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69006 | XR RF | System digital detector configuration: |
Can the wall detector be changed to fixed to minimize drops since there will be another wireless detector that can be moved throughout the room?
Please change the table detector to integrated fixed as this will be the dynamic flat panel detector used for both rad and fluoro, the 3rd detector can be wireless for maximum use in room Can you please change maximum spatial resolution [lp/mm] to 3.4 to accommodate other vendors?
Table Requirements:
Can you please change Maximum lowest table height from floor [in] to 25.6 to accommodate other vendors?
Can you please change Minimum patient table load capacity (static) [lbs] to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
| Please remove bariatric specific table to accommodate other vendors. | Tech Spec updated to reflect the following:17x 17 Fixed wall, 17x 17 fixed table, additional 14x 17 wireless. spacial resolution and table requirements remained unchanged, multiple vendors can meet. | ||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69006 | XR RF | 1ab. Please change wireless detector size to 14x17 to allow for full and fair compeittion. |
1cb. Please change wireless detector size to 14x17 to allow for full and fair competition.
1cb. Please clarify that 3 detectors are needed.
| 3t. Please remove this specification as it only pertains to fixed radiograhy. | Tech Spec updated to reflect the following:17x 17 Fixed wall, 17x 17 fixed table, additional 14x 17 wireless. 3t specification removed. | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69010 | XR MAMMO | Will they be doing biopsies at this location? | No | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69010 | XR MAMMO | Do they plan on reading images on site (at Jacksonville)? Will they want to share that functionality with Durham or Fayetteville? | Yes, share functionality with Fayetteville | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69010 | XR MAMMO | Can you provide the physical address for this location? | 4386 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546 | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69010 | XR MAMMO | On our system priors can be reviewed at the acquisition workstation. Does the technologist want to review priors at the acquisition workstation or want a second/separate monitor to review priors on? How are the radiologist reviewing, is a separate station required for them? | Yes, we want to include a separate monitor and workstation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69011 | XR CT | Does siting allow for full system UPS as listed in tech specs? | Yes, The current building design includes a 150sq ft Imaging UPS room | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69012 | XR RAD | 2d. Change maximum pixel size to 140 for full and fair competition. 2f. Change static patient table load capacity to 770lbs for full and fair competition. 2g. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. | Tech Spec updated to reflect pixel size change. Table requirement remain unchanged, multiple vendors are capable of meeting | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69012 | XR RAD | System digital detector configuration: |
Please confirm if there is a total of 2 wireless detectors (one in wall bucky and one in table bucky only) or 3 wireless detectors within the room?
Unit physical specifications:
Please clarify if the Maximum time for image display [s] at 3 seconds is preview or full image. If full image, please change to 7 seconds to accommodate all vendors.
Can the minimum patient table load capacity dynamic be changed to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
Additional Specifications:
| Can the Motor-driven tabletop movement in the X and Y axis at stated maximum weight capacity be removed to accommodate other vendors. | 3 Wireless detectors. Tech spec updated to reflect preview display time. Table requirements remain unchanged, multiple vendors can meet. | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69013 | XR MRI | 2.c. please change table weight limit to 500lbs | ||
| 2.d. please change minimum table height to 70cm | Tech spec changed to update table height. Weight limit remains unchanged, multiple vendors can meet. | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 565 FAYETTEVILLE NC | 565B69014 | XR RAD | 2d. Change maximum pixel size to 140 for full and fair competition. 2f. Change static patient table load capacity to 770lbs for full and fair competition. 2g. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. | Tech Spec updated to reflect pixel size change. Table requirement remain unchanged, multiple vendors are capable of meeting | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69000 | XR MRI | 1.d. minimum FOV 500cm. Please clarify minimum or maximum FOV specification and units (mm vs cm). Typical maximum FOV is 50cm | ||
| 1.f. please change channel specifications to reflect the Maximum number of channels per Field of View without table movement each generating an independent partial image, not simply the number of elements that can be connected. The 204 Channel specification is only used by one vendor and does not reflect the true number of RF channels in a system. | 1.d. changed minimum to 45 cm |
1.f no change
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69000 | XR MRI | The Schedule of Line Items and the Matrix and Tech Spec documents are labeled as "XR US". In review, the documents reads "MRI". Please confirm Equipment Type for this line. | This modality is MRI |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69001 | XR RF | Technical Requirements Section 1. Please confirm the amount of wireless detectors. In the matrix it requests 4 detectors of 17x17 configuration. | 1.c.b was updated to 14x17 |
total wireless detectors are 4 (1 wall, 1 table and 2 additional) VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network 590 HAMPTON VA 590B69001 XR RF 1aa. Please change wall detector to fixed to allow full and fair competition.
1ba. Please change table detector to fixed to allow full and fair competition.
1ca. Please clarify the number of detectors being request per each unit. If four are being requested per unit, please lower to 3 detectors to allow full and fair competition.
1cb. Please change wireless detector size to 14x17 to allow full and fair competition.
6a/6b. PLease change monitor size to 21inches to allow full and fair competition.
7a. Please move bone suppression to the value-add section to allow full and fair competition. 1aa. No change 1ba. No change 1ca. No change 1.cb - changed 6a/6b -changed 7a. No change
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | Please confirm this is the correct obligation number. This is the same obligation number used on the September 2025 Equipment only consolidation. | Removed from consolidation |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | Can the minimum monitor size be updated to 19 inches to increase competition? |
Can the minimum image storage but changed to 500gb to increase competition?
Image Fusion Software. Please confirm what procedures will be performed utilizing Fusion.
If Fusion is required, will you be utilizing a 3rd party Fusion solution or desiring an all-inclusive Fusion system?
If utilitizing a 3rd party, which navigation system is currently in use?
If Fusion is required, will it be needed for TP, TR, of both?
If Fusion is required, will it be required to be freehand or stabilized?
If Fusion is required, will you need endfire, sidefire, or both?
If Fusion is required, please identify probe requirements and quantities.
If TP is required, please add Bi-plane probe.
Can Phantom for quality control testing be moved to added value?
Can Automatic point shear wave elastography, linear strain elastography, utrasound derived fatt fraction (UDFF) be moved to added value?
Can AI powered semi automated measurement tool be moved to added value?
| Removed from consolidation | ||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | Please clarify if there is a need for prostate Fusion? If no prostate Fusion is needed, the following specs should be removed from Section 8. Advanced features: |
Fusion-Targeted Biopsy System
Capable of accepting MRI (both 1.5T and 3.0T) and ultrasound images from other modalities as input and displaying these images on a screen
Prostate gland volume and edge boundaries computation capabilities
Tracking and recording of needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates in real-time
Availability of projected, future needle movement during biopsy in 3D coordinates
Ability to overlay previous biopsy images on top of real-time prostate images
3D-generated model of prostate that can be exported to report, adjustable by additional non-imaging information, such as pathology-related data
Scanning modes
Navigation Software – note: no needle guide is requested for Navigation SW on benchmark.
Image Fusion Software Under 6. Analysis packages
| Other analysis packages: Fusion | Removed from consolidation | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | Can you verify the quantity of Endocavitary Transducers? 4 or 8? | ||
| Can you verify if 8.f. 3D-generated model of prostate that can be exported to report, adjustable by additional non-imaging information, such as pathology-related data is required? | Removed from consolidation | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 1.j. Can maximum depth be opened up to 49.02" for increased competition? | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 5.n. Can the phantom requirement be placed in the Value Add section? | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 8. Is Fusion clinically necessary? | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 2.c. Image Navigation software & Fusion Software – is this clinically necessary on both systems? If not clinically necessary, please move to added value. | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69002 | XR US | 8 Is Fusion-targeted Biopsy System and all the features in this section required on both systems? If not clinically necessary, please move to added Value. | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69003 | XR CT | Can the 80 cm gantry aperture be revised to 70 cm to allow for additional competition? | No change | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69003 | XR CT | a. Minimum number of slices acquired simultraneously: 64 | ||
| Q:Please change 1a to reflect 256 slices acquired simultaneously to be in line with the 160 mm detector and 0.625 mm slice thickness specifications (160/0.625 = 256). | changed to 256 | |||||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69003 | XR CT | Line 22-Minimum gantry aperture Can this be changed to 72cm for free and fair competition? | No change | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69003 | XR CT | Line 23-Minimum detector width Can this be changed to 40mm for free and fair competition? | No change | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69004 | NM BONE DEN | The Schedule of Line Items list the Equipment Type as "NM BONE DEN"; however, the Matrix and Tech Spec documents are labeled as "XR US". In review, the documents reads as "Bone Density". Please confirm the Equipment Type for this line. | Removed from consolidation | |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | . Technical requirements | ||
| • | 1.a. Generator Voltage Range [KV] – Request consideration of revising the specified generator voltage range to include 23–49 kV to broaden vendor participation and enhance competition. |
• 1.d. Number of generator phases – Please clarify the intended meaning and requirement for “generator phases,” as this term may be interpreted in multiple ways. The number specified may be specific to a vendor’s design approach. If this specification is not mandatory, please confirm whether it may be addressed as a value-added feature. 1.a. changed 1.d changed to 3 phases
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | . Workstation Requirements | |
| • | 2. c. Minimum number of review workstations – Please clarify if the request is to quote a new Radiologist Review Station | 2c. changed to minimum 2 for Radiologist Review Station | |||
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | Additional Specifications |
AI Enhancement capabilities – Please clarify the intended scope of “AI enhancement capabilities,” as this term can encompass a broad range of functionalities. If specific capabilities are not required as part of this solicitation, please confirm whether this may be moved to value-added offerings.
Biopsy Software for Multi-room capabilities – Please clarify what is meant by Biopsy Software for Multi-room capabilities. If this is not needed, please confirm whether this may be moved to value added offerings. AI Enhancement capabilities - reading assistance for radiologists Biopsy Software - licensing available to have the biopsy software avaialble in multiple room workstations
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | Please update equipment from XR US to XR Mammo. | Listed as XR Mammo |
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | Labeled as US but appears to be Mammo, please confirm |
What VABB Device adapter is needed? (Eviva, Brevera, Mammetome, Bard?) Are you looking for a Dedicated Breast Radiologist Reading Workstation?
Do you need a positioning Chair for the patient procedure for the Breast Biopsy? ' Are you interested in also having a Needle Localization kit? This is a mammo.
No adapter requested.
Yes 2 dedicated workstations.
Yes positioning chair.
Yes to needle kit
| VISN 6: VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network | 590 HAMPTON VA | 590B69005 | XR MAMMO | The Schedule of Line Items and the Matrix and Tech Spec documents are labeled as "XR US". In review, the documents reads "Mammography". Please confirm Equipment Type for this line. | This is mammo. | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64016 | XR CT | Can the 75 cm gantry aperture be revised to 70 cm to allow for additional competition? | Yes, Specification has been updated | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64016 | XR CT | Line 23: b. Minimum gantry aperture (cm)- 75: Can the minimum be lowered to 72 cm for free and fair competition? | Yes, Specification has been updated | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64016 | XR CT | 2K.) Full functionality for 30 minutes of the modality/system is not necessary and extremely cost prohibitive for a CBOC. Please change to full functionality of 6.1 minutes and partial functionality for 10 minutes. | ||
| 3F.) Do you really need to maintain full functionality for 20 minutes for a workstation? | 2K.) Full functionality changed from 30 minutes to 10 minutes to allow for proper shut down of device during outage |
3F.) Changed from 20 minutes to 10 minutes to allow for proper shut down of device during outage
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64017 | XR CT | Can the 75 cm gantry aperture be revised to 70 cm to allow for additional competition? | Yes, Specification has been updated | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64017 | XR CT | 2K.) Full functionality for 30 minutes of the modality/system is not necessary and extremely cost prohibitive for a CBOC. Please change to full functionality of 6.1 minutes and partial functionality for 10 minutes. | ||
| 3F.) Do you really need to maintain full functionality for 20 minutes for a workstation? | 2K.) Full functionality changed from 30 minutes to 10 minutes to allow for proper shut down of device during outage |
3F.) Changed from 20 minutes to 10 minutes to allow for proper shut down of device during outage
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64017 | XR CT | Line 23: b. Minimum gantry aperture (cm)- 75: Can the minimum be lowered to 72 cm for free and fair competition? | Yes, Specification has been updated | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64017 | XR CT | Training Requirements, 1d) Please specify which OS support is required; Is this a question about Windows 10 / Windows 11 compatibility and support? | Windows 11 is preferred, but if that is not possible, we require OEM support for any OS that might be end-of-life within the VA | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64018 | XR RAD | 2i. Please change image plate height from floor to 11.5 inches to allow full and fair competition. | ||
| 2m. Pleasd change minimum table height from floor to 20 inches to allow full and fair competition. | 2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in. |
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64018 XR RAD 2h. Please change minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2i. Please change minimum image plate height from floor to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2l. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. 2m. Please change minimum table height from floor to 21 inches for full and fair competition. 3n. Please remove or clarify if a wireless foot pedal is an acceptable substitution. 2h. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2l. Tech spec changed to 680 lbs.
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
3n. Wireless foot pedal is acceptable VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64019 XR RAD Can the maximum wireless wall detector weight with battery installed (lbs) and the maximum wireless table detector weight with battery installed (lbs) be changed to 9.5lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors? Can the minimum image plate height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum patient table load capacity dynamic be changed to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum table height from floor (in) be changed to 20” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the maximum system weight (lbs) be changed to 5000lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Can the UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 10 minutes during a power outage – be removed in both section 3 and 4 as this is not necessary for the entire system in radiography? 1. Yes and yes
2. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
3. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
4. Tech spec changed to 660 lbs.
5. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
6. Tech spec changed to 5,000 lbs
7. UPS needed for both sections to allow for proper shut down of the system in the event of a power outage
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64019 | XR RAD | 2i. Please change image plate height from floor to 11.5 inches to allow full and fair competition. | |
| 2m. Pleasd change minimum table height from floor to 20 inches to allow full and fair competition. | 2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in. |
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64019 XR RAD 2h. Please change minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2i. Please change minimum image plate height from floor to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2l. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. 2m. Please change minimum table height from floor to 21 inches for full and fair competition. 3n. Please remove or clarify if a wireless foot pedal is an acceptable substitution. 2h. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2l. Tech spec changed to 680 lbs.
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
3n. Wireless foot pedal is acceptable
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Would you like the 3D imaging to be high resolution? | Yes | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Would you like a synthetic 2D image (C-View/Intelligent 2D) to be created from the 3D imaging? | Yes | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Will you require a Biopsy positioning chair? Do you need a breast biopsy system such as an ATEC or prefer a breast biopsy system with imaging like our Brevera? | No | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | The specs asks for iCAD, Hologic does not sell iCAD so please confirm you are requesting density software? | Yes; density software is required | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Please advise if you want 2D CAD, 3D CAD, or 2D & 3D CAD? | 2D and 3D CAD | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Would you like us to include needle loc? | Yes | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | Will you need an ACR phantom with case? | Yes | |
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64020 | XR MAMMO | 3C.) Is full functionality for 10 minutes really necessary for the UPS for mammography? This is not standard practice for the VA. If a Full UPS is needed, do you have the required space/siting/HVAC etc. to support one?. | ||
| 3d.) Is a vacuum assisted device needed for the guided biopsy system? | 3C.) Partial functionality would meet the needs of the service |
3D.) No VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64022 XR RAD System Digital Detector Configuration Can the maximum wireless wall detector weight with battery installed (lbs) and the maximum wireless table detector weight with battery installed (lbs) be changed to 9.5lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Unit physical Specifications:
Can the minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors? Can the minimum image plate height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum patient table load capacity dynamic be changed to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum table height from floor (in) be changed to 20” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the maximum system weight (lbs) be changed to 5000lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Workstation Requirements:
Can the UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 10 minutes during a power outage – be removed in both section 3 and 4 as this is not necessary for the entire system in radiography? 1. Yes and yes
2. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
3. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
4. Tech spec changed to 660 lbs.
5. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
6. Tech spec changed to 5,000 lbs
7. UPS needed for both sections to allow for proper shut down of the system in the event of a power outage
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64022 | XR RAD | 2i. Please change image plate height from floor to 11.5 inches to allow full and fair competition. | |
| 2m. Pleasd change minimum table height from floor to 20 inches to allow full and fair competition. | 2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in. |
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64022 XR RAD 2h. Please change minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2i. Please change minimum image plate height from floor to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2l. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. 2m. Please change minimum table height from floor to 21 inches for full and fair competition. 3n. Please remove or clarify if a wireless foot pedal is an acceptable substitution. 2h. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2l. Tech spec changed to 680 lbs.
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
3n. Wireless foot pedal is acceptable VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64023 XR RAD System Digital Detector Configuration Can the maximum wireless wall detector weight with battery installed (lbs) and the maximum wireless table detector weight with battery installed (lbs) be changed to 9.5lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Unit physical Specifications:
Can the minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors? Can the minimum image plate height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum patient table load capacity dynamic be changed to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum table height from floor (in) be changed to 20” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the maximum system weight (lbs) be changed to 5000lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Workstation Requirements:
Can the UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 10 minutes during a power outage – be removed in both section 3 and 4 as this is not necessary for the entire system in radiography? 1. Yes and yes
2. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
3. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
4. Tech spec changed to 660 lbs.
5. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
6. Tech spec changed to 5,000 lbs
7. UPS needed for both sections to allow for proper shut down of the system in the event of a power outage VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64023 XR RAD System Digital Detector Configuration Can the maximum wireless wall detector weight with battery installed (lbs) and the maximum wireless table detector weight with battery installed (lbs) be changed to 9.5lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Unit physical Specifications:
Can the minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors? Can the minimum image plate height from floor when used with wall stand be changes to 12” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum patient table load capacity dynamic be changed to 660 to accommodate other vendors?
Can the minimum table height from floor (in) be changed to 20” to accommodate other vendors?
Can the maximum system weight (lbs) be changed to 5000lbs to accommodate other vendors?
Workstation Requirements:
Can the UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 10 minutes during a power outage – be removed in both section 3 and 4 as this is not necessary for the entire system in radiography? 1. Yes and yes
2. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
3. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
4. Tech spec changed to 660 lbs.
5. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
6. Tech spec changed to 5,000 lbs
7. UPS needed for both sections to allow for proper shut down of the system in the event of a power outage
| VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network | 626 NASHVILLE TN | 626B64023 | XR RAD | 2i. Please change image plate height from floor to 11.5 inches to allow full and fair competition. | |
| 2m. Pleasd change minimum table height from floor to 20 inches to allow full and fair competition. | 2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in. |
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64023 XR RAD 2h. Please change minimum tube height from floor when used with wall stand to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2i. Please change minimum image plate height from floor to 12 inches for full and fair competition. 2l. Change dynamic patient table load capacity to 680lbs for full and fair competition. 2m. Please change minimum table height from floor to 21 inches for full and fair competition. 3n. Please remove or clarify if a wireless foot pedal is an acceptable substitution. 2h. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2i. Tech spec updated to 12 in.
2l. Tech spec changed to 680 lbs.
2m. Tech spec updated to 21 in.
3n. Wireless foot pedal is acceptable VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64024 XR MRI Row 28: Max system dimensions: 85 x 85 x 105: please consider increasing to at least 100 x 100 x 105 to allow for competition.
Row 29: Max system weight is 4000 lbs: please consider increasing to at least 6,000lb to allow for competition.
Row 40: UPS – maintains full functionality of the entire modality / system for a minimum of 20 minutes during a power outage: please consider reducing the duration to 10 minutes for fair competition Row 50: Ceiling-mounted injector: Will a pedestal mounted injector be acceptable? 28. Tech spec updated
29. Tech spec updated to 8,000 lbs
40. Tech spec updated
50. Pedestal mounted injector will meet the needs of the facility VISN 9: VA Mid South Healthcare Network 626 NASHVILLE TN 626B64024 XR MRI 1.g. maximum system dimensions. Please change to 100x100x100 1.h. maximum system weight. Please change to 8000lbs 3.d. Would you like a FULL UPS OR would you like a Partial? If a Full UPS is needed, do you have the required space/siting/HVAC etc. to support one?. Please change runtime to 7 minutes 3.n. Please change to pedestal mounted which is the standard for MR injectors 5.m. Is an endorectal coil required or simply the ability to do high- quality prostate MR? 1.g. Tech spec updated to 100 x 100 x 105 1.h. Tech spec updated 3.d. Full UPS is required and we have required space 3.n. Tech spec updated 5.m. No, endorectal coil is not needed. We do prostate MRI without it
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | Technical Requirements Line 25A. Please change the detector in the Table to wireless to allow additional competition | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.f Respectfully request to change the maximum pixel size to 150 from 148 to increase competition. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.h Respectfully request minimum tube height from floor to 16" to the middle of the collimation from 1" for fair competition. There is no known vendor that supports tube height to 1" from floor. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.j Please clarify if this is referring to the wallstand. | Deleted | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.l Respectfully request minimum patient table load capacity (dynamic) to 650lbs from 700lbs for fair competition. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.m Respectfully request minimum table height from floor to 21" from 20" to increase competition. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.o Respectfully clarify maximum system dimension details. This would be room dependent. Please provide minimum room dimension. | Currently, the room design has not been finalized and will be built to accommodate the unit so we cannot provide a minimum. | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 3.l Respectfully clarify if UPS is for proper shutdown of workstation safely. UPS for the processing workstation that maintains functionality for a minimum of 5 minutes during the power outage. Are you requiring a full UPS to run the system and take x-rays during a power outage? | Just for ensuring patient safety and proper shutdown procedures. Tech spec has been updated | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | If Yes, Is there enough room in the x-ray room to install a UPS? | Building has not been created yet, but they intend to build the facility based on equipment so it should be, yes. | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 4.h Respectfully clarify if UPS is for proper shutdown of workstation safely to store images. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2i. Please change image plate height from floor to 11.5 inches to allow full and fair competition. | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2.e. Can the maximum spatial resolution be increased to 3.7lp/mm to increase competition | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 2. o. Please clarify maximum system dimensions, is this for table? | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | 3. h. Is a six-way manual table top movement acceptable? An electronic tabletop is usually required in RF room not | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | Value Add-What size detector is the site looking for? | Fixed detector 17 in by 17 in | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS, LA | 629B60017 | XR RAD | Line 139: Please verify Serieal number of the system being traded in. | 1000118 is the SN of the system within Maximo | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60018 | XR MRI | Additional Specifications Line 44O States "Cryogens"(provide and install) but on Line 47R States "low/no helium", please clarify what type of magnet is preferred | No preference - but attempts should be made by chosen vendor to reduce helium in their designs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60018 | XR MRI | Coils Line 63L Please clarify the need for an Endorectal coil | Removed | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60018 | XR MRI | 3d. Would you like a FULL UPS (e.g., 150-200 kVa OR just the Partial? If a Full UPS is needed, do you have the required space/siting/HVAC etc. to support one? | Full UPS. Building will be designed around specifications. | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS, LA | 629B60018 | XR MRI | Line 49 asks for 2 workstations. Does this mean we need to include a radiologist reading workstation or is this another workstation for technologists. Or does this mean 2 monitors? | 2 workstations should be included | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Requirement Overview Line 13 Please clarify total number of workstations being requested including acquisition workstations | 2 workstations should be included | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Technical Requirements Line 22A Please change the minimum number of slices to 128 slices simultaneously to allow additional competition | Updated tech specs | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Technical Requirements Line 33F Is this clinical intent to perform coronary CTA? | Mainly calcium score, minimal coronary CTA expected | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Technical Requirements Line 34G Is this clinical intent to perform coronary CTA? | Mainly calcium score, minimal coronary CTA expected | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Technical Requirements Line 35H Is this clinical intent to perform coronary CTA? | Mainly calcium score, minimal coronary CTA expected | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Technical Requirements Line 37J Please clarify if a FULL UPS is required? | Full UPS | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Trade in information needed Line 87-93 Please provide the following trade in information for the Toshiba scanner; Date of last tube installation, Scan seconds on the last tube, scan seconds on the gantry, Software version | Unable to provide, stated in specifications | |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | 1) | The number of slices required is listed at 160. Normally for any vendor the number of slices is listed as a multiple of 64 for newer systems from any vendor. Did they mean to list this as 128 slices or 256 slices? | |
| 2) | The Z-axis detector width, is also another somewhat odd number at 35mm. Normally the z-axis detector width is 40, 80, or 160mm. Can they please validate this number? | |||||
| 3) | Instead of 2 AW workstations we believe the better solution is an AW server, can that be listed as an option vs the two workstation configuration? | 1) Edited to 128 |
2) 35 is minimum value, 40 or greater would be fine
3) alternate solutions ok, as long as two computers/monitors allow for 2 staff to work
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Line 23 a. Minimum number of slices acquired simultaneously – 160 - Can the minimum be lowered to 128 slices for free and fair competition? | Updated tech specs |
| VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network | 629 NEW ORLEANS LA | 629B60019 | XR CT | Line 25 d. Minium gantry aperture (cm) – 75 - Can the minimum be lowered to 72 cm for free and fair competition? | No, this is needed for patient population |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60231 | XR CT | 1e. Would you please adjust the desired slice thickness to 0.625mm to allow for more competition? |
2k. Would you like a FULL UPS (e.g., 150-200 kva) OR would you like a Partial? If a Full UPS is needed, do you have the required space/siting/HVAC etc. to support one?
2jj. would you like a standard injector OR would you like a syringeless injector that allows for much less contrast to be used and wasted per day??
3c and d: Since there are other CT systems planned for either this outpatient center and/or the Central Texas VAMC Network, would you consider a server-based post-processing solution that would be installed in your VM environment?
4a and 4b. Will you be doing both cardiac and neuro perfusions? If so, would the inclusion of a CT shuttle solution be desired?
Ec, Would an applications software delivery model that allows for continuous software enhancements during the life of the agreement as the vendor releases them be desired OR would you just prefer to quote discrete software as mentioned in the solicitation?? 1e - No 2k - removing System UPS requirement 2jj - Standard injector only 4a/4b - No Ec - if the software enhancements are covered under the purchase of the system and not as an add-on, yes.
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60232 | XR RAD | 1a,c & 1b,c) Please increase max weight to 9lbs to maximize competition | |
| 2a) Will an 80kw generator be acceptable to the station? | 1a,c/1b,c - Yes |
2a - Yes
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60232 | XR RAD | 2.h Respectfully request minimum tube height from floor to 16" to the middle of the collimation from 1" for fair competition. There is no known vendor that supports tube height to 1" from floor. | 2h -Will increase to 15 |
| VISN 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | 674 TEMPLE TX | 674B60232 | XR RAD | 2.k Respectfully request minimum table height from floor to 21" from 15" to increase competition. | 2k - increased to 22 |
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