Sources Sought Notice

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SUBJECT* 3T Breast Coil

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0526

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 08-03-2026 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334510

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov 913-758-9928

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis VAMC John Cochran Division

915 North Grand Blvd.

St. Louis MO

POSTAL CODE 63106

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following:

3T Breast Coil for St. Louis VAMC John Cochran Division

***See Statement of Requirement for details***

If this is within your capacity, please respond with the information below:

• Company Name

• Address

• Point of Contact

• Phone, Fax, and Email

• UEI number

• GSA Contract (as applicable)

• Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement.

• Brochures of products being offered, to include specifications.

• Authorized distributor letter from OEM

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.203, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.203 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in SBA at Small Business Search.

Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is:

Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048 http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:tywanna.sparks@va.gov

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

3T Breast Coil Equipment

1. Objective

The objective of this procurement is to acquire a dedicated 3T Breast Coil compatible with the facility’s existing Siemens Healthineers 3T MRI system to improve breast imaging quality, enhance diagnostic capabilities, and support expanded women’s imaging services.

2. Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, delivery, installation, testing, training, and support necessary for a fully operational 3T Breast Coil compatible with the existing MRI platform.

3. Equipment Requirements/Specifications:

The dStream Sentinelle Breast is a dedicated digital 16ch breast coil with wide-open access and adaptive imaging elements, which can be adjusted to the patient’s breast size. Ergonomic design helps to improve patient comfort. The coil is designed to deliver high performance in coverage, image resolution, and imaging speed for both diagnostic and interventional breast studies by enabling access to all 4 quadrants of the breast. The coil is capable of uni-lateral and bilaterial diagnostic imaging and biopsies.

The Sentinelle 16-Chanel Breast Coil System is a tabletop coil design providing diagnostic and interventional capabilities. This system supports high speed-up factors for parallel imaging and the ability to perform advanced imaging applications including spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging. The coil also features our patented Variable Coil Geometry with independently adjustable left and right elements to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio for each patient.

Other manufacturers only offer 4 channel systems, 16 channel coils offer a higher signal to noise ratio which produces superior imaging quality.

The 3T Breast Coil shall:

• Be fully compatible with the facility’s existing Siemens Healthineers 3T MRI system

• Support high-resolution breast MRI imaging

• Provide optimized signal-to-noise ratio and image quality

• Support standard breast imaging protocols and positioning requirements

• Include all required accessories, cables, mounts, and hardware

• Meet all FDA regulatory requirements applicable to MRI accessories

4. Installation and Implementation

The contractor shall:

• Deliver and install the breast coil at the designated VA facility

• Coordinate installation activities with Biomedical Engineering and Radiology Service

• Conduct operational and compatibility testing

• Ensure proper integration with existing MRI workflows

5. Training Requirements

The contractor shall provide training for MRI technologists and Radiology staff, including:

• Proper setup and operation

• Patient positioning procedures

• Cleaning and maintenance procedures

• Troubleshooting guidance

Training materials and user manuals shall be included.

6. Warranty and Support

The contractor shall provide:

• Minimum one-year manufacturer warranty

• Technical support services

• Repair or replacement coverage for manufacturer defects

• Access to service support and replacement parts

7. Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance shall occur upon:

• Successful delivery and installation

• Completion of compatibility and operational testing

• Completion of staff training

• Verification that the breast coil performs according to manufacturer specifications and clinical requirements