RFR_164716 Philips Brilliance 64 channel CT scanner upgrade

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health's Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, is seeking proposals for the upgrade of an existing Philips Brilliance 64 channel CT scanner. The upgrade will transform the system to the full performance of a Brilliance CT 64-channel with Essence technology configuration, including a 64-channel NanoPanel detector, iDose4 Premium Package, and iPatient. The successful vendor must demonstrate qualifications to perform the upgrade and provide ongoing service and support, including 16-24 hours of on-site clinical education and training. Key evaluation criteria include the vendor's technical approach, experience, supplier diversity program plan, prompt payment discounts, and cost. Proposals are due by February 19, 2016 through the COMMBUYS procurement system.

The RFR requires bidders to identify any Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE) that will be used as Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) partners, and commit to a percentage of the contract value that will be awarded to these partners. No minimum or maximum percentage requirement is specified. The estimated value of the procurement, including renewal options, is $250,000, and federal funds may be used to fund a portion of the contract. The awarded vendor is Philips Electronics North America Corp.