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- 36C26226Q0676
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, VISN 22 Network Contracting Office for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System. The RFI seeks qualified sources capable of providing one Siemens MAX wi-D X-ray detector, a medical imaging device classified under NAICS code 339112 (size standard of 1,000 employees). The detector must be compatible with the existing Ysio Max Digital Radiography System and Siemens Syngo software, with specified dimensions of 30–35 cm × 40–43 cm × 1.5–1.9 cm and a Cesium iodide scintillator. Brand-name or equal items are acceptable, though equal items must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence of meeting all salient characteristics.
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST and must address eight specific information requirements, including business classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business, etc.), NAICS small business status, manufacturer or distributor status, any modifications to items, existing federal contracts (FSS, GSA, NASA SEWP, NAC), and detailed capabilities statements. Responders must be authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers of the original equipment manufacturer, with verification provided through authorization letters or OEM documentation. No remanufactured or gray market items are acceptable. Responses to this RFI are for planning and market intelligence purposes only and do not constitute offers; a formal solicitation announcement may be published at a later date. The RFI reference number is 36C26226Q0676, and unofficial pricing is requested but not required.
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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.
THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION
This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide X-ray Detector for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System:
Item #
Manufacturer
| Description/Part Number* |
| Qty |
| 1 |
| Siemens |
| MAX wi-D |
| 1 |
The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this RFI. Any items stated as equal not confirming to the requirements will be considered non- responsive.
Salient Characteristics
Type of Device: Medical Equipment, electronic Purpose: Diagnostics, imaging (x-ray) Must be compatible with Ysio Max Digital Radiography System The detector must be compatible with the Siemens Syngo software that is used on the Ysio Max system.
Dimensions of x ray range: 30cm- 35 cm x 40cm -43 cm x 1.5cm -1.9 cm Cesium iodide scintillator
The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.
If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Is your business a: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.?
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer or a distributor of the items being researched above?
(4) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way?
(5) If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(6) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.
(7) If you are an FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or federal contract holder, are the items you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?
(8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to “equal to items” to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all “equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 9AM PST. April 27, 2026. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this source sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C26226Q0676. It is not required, but if possible, please provide unofficial pricing. Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by submitting an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM stating authorization for item in this notice. Equipment/ items shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
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