6515--Cesium Cassette -

Page 2 of 2 Cesium Cassette Panel in support of Central Iowa VA Healthcare System This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socioeconomic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, size standard 1,500 employees for small business. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation. The VA Central Iowa Health Care System located in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide Premium Wireless 14x17 Cesium (CSI) Cassette Size TFT Panel for Central Iowa VA. Refer to the attached documents titled P09 Final Specifications Wireless 14x17 Cesium Cassette Panel for additional details and information. To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the information requested to Marie Weathers, Contracting Specialist, at Michael.wicht@va.gov. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is April 29 at 11:00 AM Central Time. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation. Specification: Konica Minolta Premium Wireless 14x17 Cesium (CSI) Cassette Size TFT Panel 2237 Funding/ General Equipment Name: Konica Minolta Premium Wireless 14x17 Cesium (CSI) Cassette Size TFT Panel Description: The VA-CIHCS Imaging/Radiology/ Department has an immediate requirement for: two (2) Konica Minolta Premium Wireless 14x17 Cesium (CSI) Cassette Size TFT Panel This is an accessory/additional cassette for existing equipment in a larger size (14X17 vs 10X12). The cassettes must be able to interface (compatible with) with PXS710 High Frequency X-ray Machine, DELL Precision T3450 XE Acquire and Konica Minolta AeroDr Battery Charger 2. Only the Konica Minolta brand is compatible with the Konica Minolta battery charger per attached email from a vendor. This will accommodate foot x-rays for Veterans with larger, swollen or casted/booted anatomy. It enables us to take 1 exposure instead of 2 (less radiation) and provide better imaging quality. Must be 20/20 Imaging HD Momentum DR panel. Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things No tethered cables (wireless) Light weight imaging detector/cassette (less than 6 lbs) Cesium Digital Radiography (DR) panel Minimum of 16 bit image detector Full charge (empty to full) less than 15 min Must be compatible with Konica Minolta AeroDr Battery Charger 2 Evaluation Criteria Technically acceptable (meets or exceeds salient characteristics of 14X17 Momentum DR Cesium Detector) Small business consideration Cost Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 14X17 DR Panel 2 (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories. 3-year warranty Optional Line Items Trade-In Items (include make, model and serial # of all items to be used as a trade-in) no trade in for this requirement. Product Specifications (CD, PDF or Word) available on Hospital Grade Wireless Digital DR Panel for Digital X-Ray 10x12 & 14x17, Cassette Sized true Flatpanel (2020imaging.net) Discount for Volume Purchase Not available for this purchase Expendable Supplies There are no expendable supplies for this equipment Maintenance and Full-Service Repair Contracts After 1 year Warranty Information - 3-year warranty (parts and labor) included in cost. In Service Training Training not required. Bio-Med Training Bio-med staff training not required. Installation and/or De-Installation Services (does this equipment require special electrical, gas, steam, oxygen, or network connectivity?) This equipment has no special install/de-install