W065--6 Month Lease C-Arm XRAY System-Amended

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 has issued a Special Notice for a short-term medical equipment rental at the CW Bill Young VA Medical Center. The notice seeks a 6-month lease of a Siemens Cios Alpha VA30 System Portable C-Arm X-Ray System or an equivalent medical imaging device. This procurement is directly related to ongoing renovations in the facility's Electrophysiology (EP) and Pacemaker procedure areas. The medical center requires this temporary equipment to ensure continuity of critical cardiac procedures during facility upgrades. The contract opportunity is specifically structured as a specialized medical equipment rental to support ongoing patient care services.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a medical imaging system that will allow the VA Medical Center to maintain essential cardiac procedures during facility renovations. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), creating a targeted opportunity for eligible vendors. Critical requirements include providing a C-Arm system with specific technical specifications, such as a 30x30 cm flat panel detector and 148-degree orbital rotation. The lease period is scheduled from June 2, 2025 to November 1, 2025, with a equipment delivery deadline of April 28, 2025. Contractors must ensure the imaging system is compatible with VA PACS systems and provide on-site clinical training for two technologists and two physicians. Evaluation of potential contractors will consider technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing. The solicitation also includes a unique requirement that the hard disk be removed at the lease's conclusion, emphasizing data security protocols.