6525--Shielded x-ray cabinet brand name or equal to the X-RAD 320 in support of VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing a shielded x-ray cabinet (brand name or equal to the X-RAD 320) for the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, OR. This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine the appropriate acquisition method. Responses are due February 16, 2026, at 1 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a shielded x-ray cabinet to replace a non-functional XRAD unit at the VA Portland Health Care System. This system is crucial for the research program, delivering radiation doses to living biological specimens using safer gamma x-rays. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and supervision for procurement, shipping, and installation.
Salient Characteristics include:
- Shielded x-ray cabinet conforming to FDA CFR 1020.40
- 4kW 320kV Metal ceramic tube and high-frequency/high-stability x-ray generator
- Cooler (air to water or water to air)
- Password-protected multi-user control, video monitoring, remote diagnostics
- Adjustable multi-position shelf, filter/collimator holder, (2) beam conditioning filters
Required Options: Dose measurement and control, programmable motorized shelf with turntable, adjustable variable collimator.
Contractor Responsibilities: Installation and application training, decommissioning of the existing unit, and specialized experience with the equipment and servicing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (market research)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-fixed price
- Delivery Schedule: Within 90 days of award
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 1 PM Mountain Time
- Published: January 27, 2026
Set-Aside
None specified at this market research stage. The applicable NAICS Code is 334517 (Size standard: 1,200 employees).
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must respond via email to Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov. Responses should include: company name, address, SAM UEI, business size, point of contact details, and current GSA/SEWP/Federal contract status. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government will treat all information received as proprietary. No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided. Contractor employees will require intermittent, escorted access to VA facilities, with no background investigation required.