DRX Plus CSI New Detector

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, has issued a sole-source delivery order under the HTME IDIQ contract SPE2D1-17-D-0019 to procure a single DRX Plus CSI New Detector for use with Carestream Mobile X-Ray systems at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. This urgent acquisition is justified under FAR 16.507-6(b)(1) due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires replacement parts to be sourced exclusively from the original equipment manufacturer, Carestream Health, to ensure diagnostic accuracy, system compatibility, and uninterrupted patient care. The replacement is critical to maintaining imaging services for Veterans outside traditional radiology departments, and no viable alternative suppliers or non-OEM components are permitted. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement with no options, and the award was made without competitive solicitation after confirming fair and reasonable pricing through the existing contract vehicle. Delivery and performance are required at the Portland VA Medical Center, where the detector will be installed and accepted upon receipt, with inspection and certification handled by the government. Packaging must preserve the integrity of the sensitive imaging component using shock-resistant, static-free, and climate-controlled materials, with strict protection against moisture, dust, and physical damage during transit. All items must be marked with the product name, contract number SPE2D1-17-D-0019, and acquisition ID 36C260-26-AP-3882, though specific labeling standards such as MIL-STD-130 or GS1 are not mandated. Payment terms, invoicing systems, and accounting codes are not explicitly detailed, but the procurement leverages a joint DLA/VA funding mechanism. The contracting officer, Maureen Sundstrom, serves as the sole point of contact, with no designated COR or COTR identified. The procurement was certified on June 30, 2026, with an award date of June 29, 2026, reflecting the immediate operational need, and no formal evaluation factors, competitive bidding, or proposal submission requirements were applicable due to the sole-source nature of the action. The total contract value is not disclosed, consistent with the delivery order structure under the pre-negotiated HTME IDIQ contract.