Corrections to Previous Sources Sought

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VA VISN 17) has issued a Special Notice for a Mobile MRI Lease contract targeting the West Texas Healthcare System. This sources sought notice seeks to identify potential contractors for a comprehensive mobile medical imaging service. The solicitation is specifically designed to secure a mobile 1.5T MRI coach and associated technologist services that can be deployed across various VA clinics in West Texas. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, indicating a potential long-term engagement. The notice was posted on April 28, 2025, with responses due by 11:00 AM Central Time on April 29, 2025.

The primary objective of this sources sought notice is to find a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business capable of providing a mobile MRI unit and professional technologist services that meet stringent VA medical requirements. Contractors must provide two ARRT-licensed, MRI-certified, and BLS-certified technologists who can operate five days per week from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The mobile MRI unit must maintain 98% equipment uptime and comply with comprehensive VA medical and safety regulations, including specific technical specifications such as a 1.5 Tesla magnet, 70cm bore width, and 48 channels. The VA will manage utility connections and scheduling, while the contractor will be responsible for transportation, maintenance, patient care, and data transmission. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses operating within the Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing NAICS category, offering a targeted contracting opportunity for eligible veteran-owned businesses.