36C26322R0079 0001.pdf

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

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36C263

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Daniel Vagts 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Steven Porwoll 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26322R0079

02-28-2022

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The purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers:

Daniel Vagts Contracting Officer

Amendment to 36C26322R0079

Questions & Answers for Solicitation 36C26322R0079 – Mobile MRI with Staffing

Question:

1. In the requirements for the Mobile MRI Unit, it states that “Specifications must be a 1.5T Espry or equivalent with a software level no lower than SYNGO MR E11”

Syngo MR E11 software is not available on Siemens Espree MRI units, only on Aera/Skyra series units.

1. What software is required?

2. Which model MRI is required?

a. Espree 1.5T unit

b. Area/Skyra series

3. Is the priority the software or the unit type?

Answer:

We specified the Espree because the Area is significantly more expensive/month and are usually committed to long term rentals. The Espree will meet our needs. I image if a vender wanted to submit an option they could – also see answers bellow in RED:

1. What software is required? Software that is compatible with the Espree Syngo B19B

2. Which model MRI is required?

a. Espree 1.5T unit

b. Area/Skyra series

3. Is the priority the software or the unit type? The unit

2. The information given says the system minimum is a 1.5 Espree. The Espree is a wide bore magnet. Is that truly a requirement? Or is a standard bore with newer software a viable option?

Absolutely no deviation – standard bore is not acceptable with our patient population.

3. Item number 7, Trailor must be 12 feet wide and no longer than 50 feet.

- Is a conventional sized unit acceptable or is it a must have unit that is 12’ x 50’?

- Is 50’ a hard limitation due to the space available at the site where this unit will be placed?

A conventional sized unit is acceptable.