6515--FERRALERT® HALO II PLUS-MRI Entry Metal Detectors
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS) for FerrAlert Halo II Plus Ferromagnetic Portable Detectors (Model H22+). This acquisition is for the Richmond VAMC Radiology Department to replace aging MRI entry metal detectors and is structured as a firm-fixed-price, one-time buy. This is a Special Notice / Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation. Interested parties must submit information by July 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for two (2) FerrAlert Halo II Plus: Ferromagnetic Portal Detectors, Model H22+ (Adjustable width 25" - 54"). These detectors are crucial for:
- Detecting ferromagnetic threats at the entry to MRI scanner rooms (Zone IV).
- Preventing ferromagnetic objects from entering Zone III and IV, thereby enhancing patient and staff safety.
- Satisfying National VA MRI Directive 1105.05 and the American College of Radiology manual on MR Safety.
Key performance requirements include providing a pre-warning, reducing alarm fatigue (no alarms on door opening/closing, alarm only on entry), not activating for non-ferromagnetic materials, and providing both audio and visual signals. Essential physical characteristics require a minimum height of 83", width adjustable for stretcher/ADA compliance, and a 100-240V AC power supply. Only new OEM items are acceptable; vendors must be OEM authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, verified by an authorization letter.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, One-Time Buy
- NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Set-Aside: Intended Sole Source to Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for quotation. Interested parties who believe they can meet the specified requirements must submit information to Keicha.Passley@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 8:00 am, EST on July 8, 2026. Information submitted will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation will be made available.