6515--Ferromagnetic Detector

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is soliciting quotes for a Ferromagnetic Detection System (FerrAlert Halo II Plus, Part #MG-2510) to be installed at the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. This firm-fixed-price procurement seeks a brand name or equal ferromagnetic detector designed for MRI workspace doorways to detect ferromagnetic threats from 1-2 meters away and provide visual and audible alarms. The system must meet specific technical requirements including 24/7 active monitoring, pinpoint threat location capabilities, compliance with medical device standards, an adjustable width of 42"-52", and a double photoelectric beam. The procurement solicitation number is 36C26226Q0118, with all questions due by 4:00 PM PST on November 18, 2025, and quotes due by 4:00 PM PST on November 20, 2025. Interested parties should note that Amendment 0001 clarified the quantity requirement as 1 unit of the specified detection system.

This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The current contractor is KOPP Development Inc., manufacturer of the X9915 Detector Screener system. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Delivery of the ferromagnetic detection system is scheduled between January 10 and February 10, 2026, to the Tucson warehouse, with the contractor responsible for installation, training, and providing standard manufacturer warranty. The contracting officer is Debby Abraham, and the VA Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California, will execute the contract for performance at the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System.