6515--MRI INFUSION PUMPS
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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), specifically the 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246), is soliciting proposals for MRI Infusion Pumps and related accessories for the Richmond VAMC in Richmond, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) product to the Iradimed MRidium® 3870Q Quad Non-Magnetic IV Pump System. Proposals are due May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks MRI-compatible infusion pumps that are safe in MRI environments up to 10,000-gauss (3.0T) with minimal artifacts, FDA 510(k) cleared, and compliant with IEC 60601-2-24 and ASTM F2503. Key specifications include a rate range of 0.1–1,400 mL/h and a Drug Error Reduction System (DERS) with a configurable drug library. The pumps must also have remote operation capability from outside the MRI control room. Required accessories include docking spines, power kits, non-magnetic IV poles, DERS library, and baskets. The contract also mandates four days of onsite applications training for relevant staff and a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base POP from May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Published Date: May 1, 2026
- Technical Questions Deadline: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit their proposals via email to STEPHEN.NASSAN@va.gov. Required components include Standard Form 1449 (with UEID), Pricing (using the provided eCMS Line Item Template), a Technical Description, and Representations and Certifications. The evaluation will be based on Technical and Price, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be verified Small Businesses at the time of quote submission and award. For Brand Name or Equal requirements, offerors must ensure their proposed product meets all salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments that may be posted online. The eCMS Line Item Template.xlsx document is crucial for bidders to accurately populate and submit detailed line item information, ensuring consistency in pricing, item descriptions, units of measure, and relevant codes (NAICS, PSC, SIC).