6515--Nuclear Medicine PET-dose Cabinet and Shield
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Nuclear Medicine PET dose Cabinets and Shields for the Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVHCS). This is an RFI to identify qualified business sources and inform future acquisition strategies. Responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on the availability and capability to provide specific nuclear medicine equipment, described with "Brand Name or Equal" salient characteristics. Key items include:
- Radiation Cabinet: Fully shielded workstation (0.5" lead thickness).
- L-Block Shield: Shielded workstation (1.5" front lead, 1" base/chamber lead).
- Lead Brick Cave: Three-wall enclosed design (2" lead shielding).
- PET Shield Sharps Container: Steel with 1" lead lining.
- CRC-55tR Dose Calibrator: With specific capacity, resolution, and QC features.
- Standard "L" Shield: Benchtop shield with 0.5" lead shielding.
- PET Syringe Shields: For 3cc and 5cc syringes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Response Due: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by 05:00 PM CT.
- Published Date: May 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, Iowa.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
All business sizes are encouraged to respond. This market research will help the VA determine if socioeconomic set-aside, small business set-aside, or unrestricted procedures will be used for any future procurement. No specific set-aside is designated at this RFI stage.
How to Respond
Interested parties must email their responses to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov.
- The email subject line must include: "VA RFI Number: 36C26326Q0751".
- Responses must be received no later than the specified deadline.
- Required submission information includes firm details (Name, UEI, Contact, Business Size), socioeconomic status, manufacturer/distributor status, origin of supplies, existing contract vehicles, proposed brand/models, delivery time, and other relevant capabilities.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation currently exists, and responses will not be considered offers. All expenses incurred in responding are the responsibility of the respondent.