6525--Dental Panoramic X-Ray- Columbia VAMC
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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 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255), is soliciting proposals for the purchase and installation of a new Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging system for the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO. This acquisition is critical to replace an end-of-life unit, ensuring reliable diagnostic imaging services. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offers are due by April 23, 2026, at 22:00 CDT.
Purpose & Overview
This solicitation (36C25526Q0333) aims to procure a new CBCT imaging system to replace an existing unit that has reached its end of life, causing frequent downtimes and impacting patient care at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center. The goal is to restore and maintain reliable diagnostic imaging capabilities.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Product: Brand Name or Equal: Carefusion 9600 Dental CBCT system.
- Technical Specifications: Must meet specific dimensions, generator voltage (60-90 kV), frequency (140 kHz), focus (0.3-0.7 mm), image field (6.4 x 140mm), magnification (1.28x), gray scale (14 bits), and support required radiological exams (panoramic, sinus, TMJ, etc.).
- Integration: System must seamlessly integrate with existing IT infrastructure, including VISTA imaging, CPRS, and Oracle.
- Training: Comprehensive training for medical and technical personnel is required.
- Support: A minimum of 5 years of technical support and maintenance (base plus four option years) must be provided.
- Deliverables: Include a Delivery and Installation Plan, Training Session Completion, and a Maintenance and Support Plan.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Training must be completed within 30 days of installation. Maintenance services are for 5 years (base + 4 option years).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
- Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database.
- Specific limitations on subcontracting apply, requiring at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel to be expended for employees of the concern for services, or for supplies, the concern must perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Offers must include proof of authorized distributorship and equipment brochures. Vendors must complete fill-ins for FAR 52.212-3 and VAAR 852.219-76.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Price, Past Performance, Proof of Authorized Distributor, and Completion of Required Fill-ins. Technical and Past Performance combined are considered equal to Price.
- Offer Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 22:00 CDT.
Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda attached to FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-1. Security and records management requirements are also detailed.