S02 FINAL Intent to Sole Source 36C25625Q1520 Spectrum Medical Gamma Camera Agreement.pdf

Special Notice

SUBJECT* Notification of Government Intent to Sole Source, Service Agreement for Spectrum Dynamics Medical D-SPECT Model Gamma Cameras, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS 39531

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 39531

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q1520

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-26-2025 1300 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* J067

NAICS CODE* 811210

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 Biloxi, MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 ATTN: C. Robert Oravetz 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 Biloxi, MS 39531

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION VA

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS christopher.oravetz@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION CO e-mail address

Notice Type: Special Notice

Synopsis: The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS), Biomedical Engineering Department, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531 intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to SPECTRUM DYNAMICS MEDICAL, INC., Unique Entity ID: J2UGMUJG7Y11 301 N Cattlemen RD STE 109, Sarasota, FL 34232-6429 for the following services: Service Agreement for Spectrum Dynamics Medical D-SPECT Model Gamma Cameras. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The total estimated cost of the proposed contract is approximately $336,285.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a size standard of $34 million. The expected award date for this contract is on or before November 1st, 2025.

The facility is currently using Spectrum Dynamics Medical D-SPECT Model Gamma Cameras to support their veteran patient care mission. A service agreement is needed for this equipment because coverages obtained through initial purchase of this equipment are expiring.

A gamma camera is used in nuclear medicine to create images of the human body by detecting and visualizing the distribution of a radioactive tracer, known as a radiopharmaceutical, that has been introduced into the patient's body. This non-invasive imaging technique helps diagnose and monitor diseases by showing the structure and function of various organs and tissues, such as the heart, brain, lungs, thyroid, and liver. Applications include diagnosing heart conditions, detecting bone infections or tumors, identifying cancers, and assessing organ function. Gamma cameras are often used by medical care providers for one or more of the following:

• Cardiac Imaging: Monitors heart function, assesses heart pumping efficiency, and identifies damaged or scarred tissue from heart attacks.

• Bone Imaging: Detects bone infections, fractures, or tumors.

• Cancer Imaging: Helps in the early detection and monitoring of certain cancers.

• Organ Function Studies: Assesses the function and health of organs like the thyroid, liver, kidneys, and lungs.

• Infection and Inflammation Imaging: Identifies areas of infection or inflammation in the body.

The service agreement that is needed by the government is only available for purchase from the manufacturer, Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc. and is not available from third party distributors/contractors in any socioeconomic category. In a sole source letter provided to the government from the manufacturer Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc. formally stated the following, detailed below.

Spectrum Dynamics Medical Company is the sole service provider for the D-SPECT, D-SPECT CARDIO, D-SPECT L, D-SPECT VISTA, VERITON SPECT & VERITON SPECT/CT systems. As the Manufacturer and sole authorized training provider for these systems there are no other authorized or non-authorized service providers.

Due to restricted distribution channels and other prohibitions implemented by the manufacturer the government must acquire these services from Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc. The government is not able to consider (or to otherwise utilize) other contractors for the obtainment of these services due to these conditions.

This notice is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), offers, proposals, quotations, or bids, and no solicitation will be issued.

Contracting Office Address:

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 c/o Engineering Service Biloxi, MS 39531 United States

Place of Performance:

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Biomedical Engineering 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 United States

Point of Contact:

C. Robert Oravetz Contracting Officer christopher.oravetz@va.gov mailto:christopher.oravetz@va.gov