6515--Nuclear Medicine PET-dose Cabinet and Shield

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 23, is conducting market research under solicitation number 36C26326Q0751 to identify qualified sources capable of providing specialized nuclear medicine equipment for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The effort seeks information on the availability of a fully shielded PET unit dose cabinet and associated radiation safety equipment, including an L-block shield, dose calibrator, and sharps containers designed to minimize radiation exposure for technologists. The cabinet must meet exacting technical specifications, including 0.5-inch lead shielding on all sides with specified attenuation levels at 140 keV and 511 keV, external dimensions of 36.5” W x 25” D x 36.5” H, a stainless steel countertop with a 4-inch backsplash and spillproof lip, a 1550 lb weight capacity, sliding shelves, key-locked doors, and a recessed dose calibrator shield. The L-block shield must measure 18” W x 21.5” D x 26” H, and the CRC-55tR dose calibrator must feature a touchscreen interface, at least 80 preloaded nuclides, 28 programmable keys, and full connectivity options. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339113 with a size standard of 800 employees, and respondents must disclose their business size, socioeconomic status, and whether they are manufacturers or authorized distributors. This is explicitly a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, and no contract award will result from this action; responses are required by 5:00 PM CT on June 2, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov with the correct RFI number in the subject line. All information provided will inform future procurement decisions, including potential set-aside considerations, but no pricing, delivery schedules, or contract terms are solicited at this stage.