6525--621-26-3-091-0130 - CT Injectors - Logistics

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veteran Integrated Service Network 9, Network Contracting Office 9. It pertains to the purchase and installation of the Centargo Dual Injector multi-patient, dual-syringe contrast media delivery system for the James H. Quillen VAMC Radiology Department. The system is required to be compatible with the hospital's existing Philips CT Scanner and support newer workflow and consumable-management technology for high-volume CT operations.

• Centargo Dual Injector multi-patient, dual-syringe contrast media delivery system.

• Compatibility with existing Philips CT Scanner.

• Support for newer workflow and consumable-management technology.

• Advanced air detection and pressure monitoring safeguards.

• Touchscreen programmable protocol management.

• Independent injector assignment for each CT scanner.

• Estimated Amount: $157,978.00

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, NCO 9, Murfreesboro, TN, and James H. Quillen VAMC, Mountain Home TN.

This document is a justification for a single-source award, not a solicitation with submission instructions or evaluation criteria. The Contracting Officer certifies the justification is accurate and complete.

This appears to be a justification for a single-source award, indicating no set-aside or broad eligibility requirements for multiple bidders.

• The document references FAR 12.102(a) for justification over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
• Market research was conducted, identifying Ulrich Medical and Bracco CT Injector Systems as potential alternatives, but neither met the specific compatibility and integration requirements with the existing VA VistA Imaging environment and Philips CT Scanner.
• The Centargo system is considered unique due to its specific workflow capabilities, compatibility, and integration features, minimizing implementation risk.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for CT Injectors - Logistics. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Bayer HealthCare LLC for Medrad Centargo CT Injection Systems. This acquisition is being considered on a sole-source basis because Bayer HealthCare LLC is the only capable source for this specific brand name product.

• Product: Medrad Centargo CT Injection Systems (brand name or equal).

• Compatibility: Must be compatible with the James H. Quillen VAMC’s existing Philips CT Scanner.

• Functionality: Multi-patient/extended-use bulk contrast delivery, touchscreen programmable protocol management, independent injector operation.

• Compliance: Must be validated and approved under the June 2026 VistA Imaging Approved DICOM Modality Interfaces listing.

• Services: Delivery, installation, configuration, functional testing, and training of clinical staff.

• Estimated Quantities: 3 CT Injection Systems, 6 Essential SW Service Plans, 3 Installations, 6 Annual Subscribe Dictation Int SW, 1 Shipping and Handling.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed priced.

• Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9).

• Contracting Office Address: 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro TN 37129.

• Response Date/Time: July 01, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Submission Requirements: Interested parties must submit a capability statement no later than the response date to larry.olive@va.gov.

• Capability Statement Content: Must include a tailored capability statement, DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB) pursuant to NAICS code 339112. Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, not exceeding 10 pages.

• Evaluation: Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the right to proceed with a sole-source award.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).

• PSC Code: 6525.

• Sole Source Justification: Bayer HealthCare LLC is identified as the only responsible distributor.

• This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotes.

• If no written response is received by the closing date, a sole-source award will be made to Bayer HealthCare LLC.

• The government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided in response to this notice.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists approved DICOM modalities and devices that have been successfully tested and interfaced with VistA using DICOM. It serves as a reference for VA facilities to ensure compatibility and adherence to VA's internet-based validation testing standards.

• The document is organized by modality/device type (e.g., Bone Density, Cardiology, Computed Radiography, etc.).
• For each category, a list of approved devices and their associated software versions or specific model numbers is provided.
• Notes are included to clarify specific testing conditions, limitations, or requirements for certain devices.

This document is relevant to bidders who are providing or integrating medical imaging equipment with the VA's VistA system. It indicates which devices and software versions have met VA's DICOM conformance requirements. Vendors should ensure their proposed solutions align with the approved modalities listed to facilitate successful integration and avoid potential re-validation needs.