Q522--PET/CT System Lease (523)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the West Roxbury VA Medical Center within Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, is seeking a 6-month lease for a Siemens Horizon Mobile PET/CT System with comprehensive maintenance and repair services. This pre-solicitation notice outlines a procurement for a full-service medical imaging equipment lease, including 24/7 technical support, equipment maintenance, and training. The contract requires the contractor to maintain 95% system uptime, provide OEM-certified maintenance personnel, and ensure rapid equipment repair within 48 hours of any malfunction. Potential offerors must submit all questions in writing to Contracting Specialist Divianna Mathurin by email and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The response deadline is December 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET, with the full solicitation package expected to be released on the procurement website.

The opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 621512 for Diagnostic Imaging Centers, with a size standard of $19.0 million. The mobile PET/CT system must meet precise specifications, including maximum dimensions of 16 feet wide and 50 feet long, with specific power requirements of 480V 200A 3-phase electrical service. The system will be located at 1400 VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, and must include advanced features such as cardiac software, LSO crystals, and Care Dose 4D technology. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract includes comprehensive services such as delivery, setup, equipment training, and secure data management. The VA will not be charged daily rates when the system is non-operational, and all patient data hard drives must be removed and destroyed by VA staff upon contract completion.