366C24425Q0289 - RFQ - philips X-RAY tube replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 4 is seeking a replacement X-ray tube for the Philips Digital Diagnost system at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C24425Q0289 is for a brand name or equal replacement X-ray tube, classified under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The procurement will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical acceptability determined by adherence to the Statement of Need. Quotes must include manufacturer authorization if the offeror is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with a critical need driven by the current system's decaying filament that threatens patient care.

The contract is an unrestricted procurement with no specific set-aside designations. Delivery is mandated within 15 days after receipt of order (ARO), and the requirement falls under the Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The procurement is specific to the Philadelphia, PA 19104 location, targeting a critical medical equipment replacement to ensure continuous diagnostic imaging capabilities. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears focused on a targeted, time-sensitive replacement of specialized medical equipment. The size standard for the NAICS category is set at 800 employees, which provides guidance on potential qualifying vendors. The urgency of the procurement is underscored by the imminent risk of system failure, which could directly impact patient diagnostic services at the VA medical center.