Department of Veterans Affairs · 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C24426Q0903
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
334516
Product service code
6525
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-19
Response deadline
Aug 26, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov
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Page 1 of Page 5 of 5 Page 1 of NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW RFO FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract pursuant to RFO FAR 12.102 to Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, LLC located at 1281 Terminal Way, Suite 202, Reno, Nevada, for Ravin Cam Gamma Camera and wall mount. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirements may give written notification by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the stated products. Capability information is required prior to the response due date and time, to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant products and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: 1. Company Name 2. SAM UEI number 3. Company s address 4. Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address) 5. Business size. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. Responses are due by 11:00 am ET, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to ryan.hatfield@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516 and the size standard is 1,200 Employees. STATEMENT OF NEED The Quality & Patient Safey Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting the purchase of a Ravin CAM gamma camera with wall mount. General Requirements: Specifications as set forth in this proposal are minimum specifications and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance of the instrument. The offeror shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the performance and overall quality of the requested instrument during the instrument s warranty period. The instruments, based upon the specifications requested, shall be the newest and the most current model. Company will offer a temporary Ravin CAM, while instrument is in for calibration. Equipment required: Ravin CAM Gamma Camera (1):DRAFT Must be able to: Detect multiple radiation sources at one time Show real-time contamination Show real-time isotope identification, dose rate, and count rate Tablet to show real-time data Lightweight and easy to carry Measure and calculate dose delivered to the tumor and surrounding organs Wall Mount (1): Mount to wall of surgery room to show real-time data during procedures Salient Characteristics: Detects and shows multiple simultaneous isotopes Energy Resolution: 1.1% FWHM @ 662 keV Spectroscopy Range: 30-662 keV Radiation Detected: Gamma Rays Optical Field of View: 90o x 65o Radiation Field of View (coded aperture) : 90o x 90o Weight: 5.2 lbs Dimensions: 22cm (H) x 20 cm (W) x 25.5 cm (L) Battery Life: 6+ hours Power: 75.5 Whr Detachable Tablet Installation, including Verification/Validation, Training: Installation of wall mount can be done by in-house resources. No verification/validation, training needed. DELIVERY: All equipment deliveries must be coordinated with the Biomedical department prior to delivery. Failure to do so may result in the return of the equipment at vendor cost. Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Repair and Maintenance: Manufacturer will provide troubleshooting manual. The VAPHS Bio-Medical Department shall manage the service and repair contracts on the equipment. The manufacturer should define maintenance requirements and indicate what maintenance is performed by the user. Company will send a temporary Ravin CAM for use during calibration. DRAFT
Contact
Point of contact
Ryan Hatfield
Role
the contract specialist
Email
Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov
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