Carestream Panoramic Imaging (Notice of intent to perform oral solicitation)

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (c )(1), the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to perform oral solicitations for a Panoramic Dental Imaging machine will be set-aside for SDVOSB s. To be considered eligible for award all SDVOSB s must be registered/verified through Vetbiz.gov. If you wish to be included in this solicitation, please respond electronically to gregory.watson2@va.gov by 5 PM PST Monday August 20 2018. This solicitation will be performed Tuesday August 21th 2018.
This will be a brand name or equal to solicitation to the following Items Manufactured by Carestream:
QTY
Part number
Description
2 EA
1749175
CS 9300 PREMIUM (110V) BUNDLE
2 EA
MANUAL
Shipping Address:
Seattle VA Medical Center
Puget Sound Health Care System
Warehouse 90D
1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
To be considered technically acceptable, the products must meet the following minimum salient characteristics:
Must meet minimum salient characteristics to be technically acceptable:
Dental Services of Seattle & American Lake divisions of PSHCS (663) request a panoramic imaging system commonly referred to as a cone beam CT. Cone beam CT produces images at a much smaller radiation dose than conventional CT. This imaging system must include Cone beam CT, panoramic and temporal bone, sinus and dental capabilities.
Require:
Adjustable Field of view 5x5cm to 17x13.5cm
Will have both panoramic and CBCT imaging capabilities
Capabilities must include sinus, temporal bone, implantology, endodontic, periodontics and orthodontic evaluations
Needs to include reporting formats
Would prefer some preset programs to minimize setup
Scan in both continuous and pulse mode
CBCT scanning from 12-20 seconds, 28 seconds in pulse mode
Slice thickness (resolution) needs to be .09mm up to .5mm (contiguous, no overlap reconstruction)
Focal spot size should be .5mm
Voxel shape needs to be isotropic and same in all three dimensions
Will have variable collimation
Initial reconstruction time should be no longer than 90 seconds (1.5 minutes)
This imaging machine will have DiCOM capabilities which we will be using
Tube voltage is typically 60-90kV
Tube current is typically 1-15mA
Input voltage needs to be 230/240 V, 60Hz
Typical weight parameters are approximately 350 pounds up to 440 pounds with options
This machine will be 45.5 x 62.8 inches to fit in our rooms
Machine will have open design to accommodate patients of all sizes and be wheelchair accessible
Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
This procurement is for new Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.
(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.
*This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201 to synopsize proposed contract actions.*.