6515--Dose Calibrator Brand Name or Equal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), specifically the NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Dose Calibrator for the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Responses are due by January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Dose Calibrator. The brand name item is the Mirion Technologies (Capintec) CRC-55TW with a CRC-55TR DOS CALIBRATOR AND CAPRAC-T WIPE TEST COUNTER (Part No. B-5130-2216).
"Equal" products must meet salient characteristics including:
- An 8-inch color display or larger.
- USB/PC Communications and software upgrade capability via USB or flash drive.
- USB printer capability and chamber plug and play.
- 28 programmable nuclide keys, built-in dose calibration, quality control, and self-diagnostics.
- Over 80 nuclides in memory and automatic chamber QC, including linearity.
- 256 channel MCA with detailed spectrum for identification analysis.
- Well counter for wipe tests with user-definable protocols and automated well QC.
- Manual and automatic ROI, a pre-set key for F-18 measurements, and automated Linearity and Geometry testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine sufficient qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business, or Other Than Small Business firms.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
- Published: January 20, 2026
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 employees
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit: company name, address, point of contact (name/title/phone/email), FSS/SEWP contract number (if applicable), UIE number, Tax ID, business category, a capability statement, and documentation of authorized distributorship from the manufacturer.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice only and not a request for quote. Responses will be used to make an appropriate acquisition decision. All correspondence must reference 36C25226Q0217. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.