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6910--Human Torso for R&D in support of the VA Portland Medical Center

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36C26022Q0409Federal

Submission Closed04/21/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified providers for an anatomically correct, realistic adult human torso intended for research and development imaging at the VA Portland Health Care System Vancouver Washington Campus. The required equipment must be compatible with Ultrasound, X-RAY, and CT imaging, featuring realistic body tissue-mimicking materials and a comprehensive array of internal anatomy, including a beating heart phantom, rib cage, spine, pelvis, and various internal organs. Specific customization is required for pathologies such as liver and bladder hemorrhages, various tumors, an aortic aneurysm, and enlarged axillary lymph nodes. The package must include a product manual, a two-year warranty, and a Pelican hard carry storage case with wheels. To ensure quality, the government will not accept gray market or remanufactured items; vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer or an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. Interested parties under NAICS code 333318 are invited to submit their company details, business size, and GSA schedule status to Contract Specialist Jennifer Robles by April 20, 2022. This notice is for information-gathering purposes to determine the appropriate acquisition method and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or a commitment to award a contract.

General Info

VA seeks qualified providers for a realistic human torso for medical imaging research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

NAICS

333318 - Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Portland Health Care System, Vancouver Campus Vancouver Warehouse, Building 2 1601 E. Fourth , Vancouver, WA, 98661, USA

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NONE

Documents

Sources Sought: Human Torso for R&D - VA Portland Medical Center

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 14

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 21

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Submission Closed

04/21/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

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Jennifer RoblesContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following supplies in support of the VA Portland Health Care System s (VAPORHCS) Vancouver Washington Campus: VAPORCS has a need for an anatomically correct, realistic adult human torso for research and development imaging purposes Brand Name or Equal to: DESCRIPTION PART # True Phantom Solutions - Adult Human Torso Advanced R&D for Imaging purposes only. Anatomically correct size and structure Realistic body tissue-mimicking material Realistic bones for US imaging Anatomically correct rib cage Anatomically correct spine Anatomically correct pelvis bone Anatomically correct Heart phantom Aorta Vena cava 2 Atria, 2 Ventricles 4 valves Esophagus tube Realistic liver, kidney, and Lungs Large & small Intestines, and bladder Stomach & diaphragm Spleen & Pancreas Customization in pathology: Hemorrhages in liver, pericardium, and urinary bladder Customization of Tumors: Bile duct obstructing the bile outflow, left renal tumor, and anal tumor Customization around Heart: Aortic aneurysm extended below the heart Addition & Customization in axillary lymph anatomy: Enlarged axillary lymph nodes on one side and Normal on the other Customized Colon polyps inside intestines (x3) Product Manual 2-year warranty TO-A02 Pelican Hard Carry & Storage Case with Wheels N/A Salient Characteristics: Compatible with Ultrasound, and X-RAY/CT. Realistic in appearance, touch, feel, and anatomy. Comes with a mechanical pump that enables the beating functionality in a static heart. Includes the following anatomy: Anatomically correct rib cage Anatomically correct spine Anatomically correct pelvis bone Anatomically correct Heart phantom (2 Atria, 2 Ventricles, and 4 Valves) Aorta Vena cava Esophagus tube Realistic liver, kidney, and Lungs Large & small Intestines, and bladder Stomach & diaphragm Spleen & Pancreas Psoas Major Muscles No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated supplies at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Jennifer Robles at contact@example.gov no later than April 20, 2022, 5PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; whether services are presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 333318, Size Standard: 1,000 employees is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed via email to Jennifer Robles at contact@example.gov. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.