Radiopharmaceuticals Used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning (2024-UWMSN-00423-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for Radiopharmaceuticals Used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, designated as event number 2024-UWMSN-00423-RFB. The procurement focuses specifically on radiopharmaceutical supplies, with an emphasis on fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) doses, targeting a daily average of 10 to 12 doses. The university requires vendors to provide radiopharmaceuticals within a strict operational window of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with first calibration at 7:30 a.m. and last calibration at 3:30 p.m. Potential vendors must submit their responses electronically through the ShopUW+ online portal by the specified due date of October 13, 2023. All questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Doreen Forslund via email at Doreen.forslund@wisc.edu. Vendors must also be prepared to comply with a comprehensive Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that outlines strict requirements for handling protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must meet rigorous compliance standards, particularly around protected health information management. The solicitation covers Dane County and Madison City jurisdictions in Wisconsin, indicating a localized procurement with potential regional impact. A Business Associate Agreement template is available for vendor review, suggesting that healthcare-related compliance and data protection are critical evaluation criteria. The procurement does not specify an explicit award value or budget range, nor does it list incumbent vendors. Potential respondents must demonstrate the capability to consistently supply high-quality radiopharmaceuticals, maintain precise calibration standards, and adhere to stringent healthcare information protection protocols. The university's requirement for a BAA implies that vendors must have robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with HIPAA Security Rule standards.