6505--Technegas Plus System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Healthcare System is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for a Technegas Plus System or Equivalent medical-grade generator. This system is used in nuclear medicine for high-resolution pulmonary ventilation imaging. The VA intends to establish a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a base year plus four option years. Responses are due June 25, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a medical-grade generator that creates and delivers a technetium-99m (Tc-99m) labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol. Key deliverables include system access and service agreements, Technegas System Packs (50 patient sets), delivery, installation, and comprehensive training (on-site and online). The system must be FDA-approved, generate Tc-99m-labeled carbon nanoparticles using a high-temperature carbon crucible process with high-purity argon gas, provide deep peripheral lung protection, include automated safety features, maintain a sealed argon environment, and comply with NRC radiation safety standards (10 CFR 35).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / RFI
- Intended Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Intended Duration: Base year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) plus four option years
- Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, Nuclear Medicine Service, San Diego, CA 92161
- NAICS Code: 325412 (size standard 1,300 Employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this RFI stage (market research to identify potential sources and their size classification)
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: June 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement detailing how they meet the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, provide feedback on the SOW, indicate business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, Large Business), confirm small business status under NAICS 325412, specify manufacturer/distributor status (with OEM authorization letter), address subcontracting compliance, COTS status, Non-Manufacturer Rule compliance, Buy American Act conformity, lead time, estimated lifespan/support, FDA clearance details, leasing options, existing Federal contracts (FSS, GSA), general pricing, and SAM.gov UEI/Cage Code. Submissions must be emailed to Hestia.Sim@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses will be used for market research and do not guarantee inclusion on a bidders list or receipt of a future solicitation. The VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items Clause applies. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter from the OEM.