6515--ACIST CVi Contrast Dye Injector System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25926Q0260, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure one (1) ACIST CVi STANDARD Contrast Dye Injector System (Brand Name Only, PN: 019398) for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract on an "All or Nothing Basis."

• Product: ACIST CVi STANDARD Contrast Dye Injector System (Brand Name Only, PN: 019398).

• Quantity: 1 EA.

• Shipping: F.O.B Destination, included in price.

• Authenticity: Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items are acceptable; no remanufactured or gray market items. Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter.

• Compliance: All software licensing, warranty, and service must align with OEM terms and conditions.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees).

• FAR/VAAR: Incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), including VAAR 852.212-71 regarding Gray Market and Counterfeit Items.

• Quote Due Date: February 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME.

• Submission Method: Emailed quotes only to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov (4MB email limit). No hand-carried or faxed quotes.

• Submission Content:

  • Volume I - Technical: Specifications, cut sheets, or brochures confirming the product meets salient characteristics, identified by brand name/model number. An authorized distributor letter is required. Completion of FAR 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate) is also required.
  • Volume II - Price: Completed pricing schedule for Line Item 0001.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on (1) Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (including FAR 25 Provision completion) and (2) Price. Technical capability is paramount; offers not meeting technical requirements will not be considered.

• Contact Restriction: Offerors are prohibited from contacting VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer prior to award.

• Set-Aside: 100% for Small Businesses.

• SDVOSBs/VOSBs: Must be VetCert verified and visible in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database at the time of quote submission and award.

• Point of Contact: Noaa Lanotte, Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov, 303-712-5794.

• Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 N Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.

• Attachments: "Attachment - Statement of Need" and "Attachment- FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate" are referenced.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" provision (FAR 52.225-2), which must be completed by offerors as part of their proposal submission. It is used to certify compliance with the Buy American Act.

• Domestic vs. Foreign End Products: Offerors must certify that each end product is a domestic end product, unless listed otherwise.
• Critical Components: Offerors must indicate if domestic end products contain a critical component.
• Foreign End Products: For foreign end products not made of iron or steel, offerors must indicate if they exceed 55% domestic content (or if the percentage is unknown).
• COTS Items: The definition of "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item" is referenced.
• Line Item Listing: Specific sections are provided for listing foreign end products and domestic end products containing critical components, along with their country of origin and domestic content percentage where applicable.

Bidders must carefully review this provision and accurately complete the required certifications and listings for all end products included in their offer. Failure to properly complete this certificate may impact the evaluation of the offer under the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific requirements for a Contrast Dye Injector System with a 7-year warranty, intended for use by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado HealthCare System, Rocky Mountain Regional Hospital. It details the essential characteristics, warranty provisions, delivery instructions, and operational requirements for the procurement.

• Product: ACIST CVi Standard Contrast Dye Injector system with a 7-year warranty.
• Purpose: To perform contrast injections for interventional and diagnostic angiographic procedures, enabling an additional Cardiology operating room and improving patient flow.
• Salient Characteristics: Includes multi-use syringe capability, specific power requirements, contrast reduction features, real-time dose tracking, hand controller with variable rate technology, air injection mitigation, air column detection, hemodynamic monitoring, and various injection modes.
• Warranty: A 7-year manufacturer's warranty covering preventive maintenance (annual calibration, software updates, filter replacement, etc.) and OEM repair services.
• Nomenclature/Part Number: CLIN 0001, Part Number 019398, Nomenclature: Contrast Dye Injector System with 7-year Warranty, Unit of Measure: EA, Quantity: 1.
• Delivery: Within 30 days of award to Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, during specified business hours, excluding Federal Holidays. Items must be in original sealed containers with specific markings.
• Operation & Maintenance: Vendor must include current operating and maintenance manuals.
• Security: No security background checks required for the contractor. No access to VA computers, online resources, or Protected Health Information (PHI). Any removable storage devices remain in VA control.

This document provides the detailed technical specifications, warranty expectations, delivery logistics, and administrative requirements for the requested Contrast Dye Injector System. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed salient characteristics and warranty provisions. It also clarifies delivery locations, hours, and required markings, as well as security protocols for on-site personnel.