Central Texas (CTX) VA Mobile PET/CT Temple Lease

The VA Central Texas Healthcare System (VACTHCS) is seeking a mobile PET/CT scanner lease service through this Sources Sought Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration requires a vendor to provide a new mobile PET/CT unit measuring at least 12' wide by 48' long with ground-level, stationary modular design featuring shielded patient injection areas, HVAC system, integrated restroom, and comprehensive scanning capabilities. The preferred equipment includes Siemens Vision PET/CT, GE Discovery, or Digital PET/CT scanners with advanced features such as 64-128 slice CT, time-of-flight scanning, motion compensation technology, and specialized processing for cardiac, oncology, and neurological imaging. The primary objective is to identify small businesses capable of providing this service, with the vendor responsible for transportation, maintenance, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, NRC, OSHA, and other relevant standards. Interested vendors must submit detailed responses including business name, SAM registration, NAICS code, business size, business type, and GSA/VA contract numbers by 1:00 PM Central Time on October 13, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). The base location for services will be the Olin E. Teague Veterans Center in Temple, TX, with potential additional sites in Austin, TX. The VA will provide utilities and scheduling support while the contractor handles all other operational aspects. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract duration, as this is a market research exercise to identify qualified small business vendors. The quick turnaround time of five days from posting to response deadline suggests the VA is moving expeditiously to identify potential contractors for this medical equipment leasing requirement.