6515--ACIST CVi Contrast Dye Injector System
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for an ACIST CVi Contrast Dye Injector System (brand name or equal) for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System in Aurora, CO. This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The VA requires one (1) ACIST CVi Contrast Dye Injector System (Part Number 019398) with a 7-year warranty. Key salient characteristics include:
- Multi-use syringe usage
- Power requirements: 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 A maximum
- Up to 30% contrast reduction without compromising image quality
- Real-time Dose Tracking and Hand Controller with Variable Rate Technology
- Smaller catheter use option
- Twelve design elements to mitigate air injection
- Air Column Detect sensor and manifold capability to prevent reverse flow
- Automatic hemodynamic monitoring capability
- User-responsive, pre-set Variable and Fixed contrast flow rates; fixed saline flow rates
- Injection modes: Cardiac & Peripheral Vascular
- Pressure Limits: 200 to 1200 psi
- Allows contrast syringe for up to 6 patient cases
- Single and dual pressure monitoring capability
The required manufacturer's warranty must cover the life of the equipment from installation, including annual preventive maintenance by OEM certified technicians (calibration, software updates, filter replacement, sensor verification, component inspection, safety checks) and as-needed OEM repair services and error code diagnostics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product: ACIST CVi Contrast Dye Injector System (Brand Name or Equal)
- Quantity: 1 EA
- NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM MT
- Published: January 30, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This notice is for market research to determine interest, capability, and socioeconomic size classification. Interested companies must provide:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone)
- SAM.gov UEI
- GSA/FSS Schedule or VA Contract status
- Indication if manufactured in the USA
- Eligibility for small business programs (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business, Other)
- Answers to specific questions regarding employee count (<=500 for NAICS 339112), engagement in retail/wholesale trade, ownership/possession of items, and supplying end items from small business manufacturers.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no award will be made from responses. The Government will not pay for information received. Companies are encouraged to include relevant information such as specifications, brochures, capability statements, and past experience. Do not include proprietary or sensitive information.