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J065--Lease of MRI Unit and MRI Transportable Imaging Suite
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VISN 2 Contracting Office, is conducting market research to gather information for a future solicitation to lease an MRI unit and transportable imaging suite at the Toms River CBOC in New Jersey, with performance anticipated to begin in August 2026. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on responses; all submissions are treated as non-binding market research data to inform the development of a future acquisition. Contractors interested in participating must provide detailed company information including their SAM UEID, point of contact, and socioeconomic classification such as SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or small business status, along with supporting documentation if claiming any veteran-owned or other special category status. In addition, respondents must submit a capability statement demonstrating past performance in similar imaging services, the number of certified technicians employed, and subcontracting details if applicable, including prime and subcontractor UEIDs and any teaming agreements. The requirement includes full lifecycle support: delivery, installation, commissioning, 98% uptime maintenance, next-day part replacement, on-site response within four business hours, provision of loaner equipment during repairs, and compliance with VA-specific standards for hardware, software, and data sanitization in accordance with VA Handbook 6500.1. Equipment must be brand-new, compatible with VA systems including AGFA PACS, Cerner, and VistA Imaging, and fully DICOM-compliant for print, store, commit, and structured reporting functions. All service personnel must be OEM-trained, and contractors must provide on-site clinical training for two technologists with CME credits awarded. The response must include site-specific information confirming the contractor’s ability to serve New Jersey locations and any comments regarding the draft Statement of Work. All submissions must be emailed to Lee Kern at lee.kern@va.gov with the subject line “36C24226Q0731” by June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or packaging specifications are included at this stage since the notice serves only to assess industry capabilities and readiness for an upcoming procurement.
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Department of Veterans Affairs VA New Jersey Healthcare System, Toms River, NJ, 08753, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor , and "vendor" may be used in this Sources Sought Notice, any response will be treated as information only. It will not be used as a proposal. The Government is seeking information for market research purposes only.
Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the VISN 2 Contracting Office to obtain information related to the lease of an MRI Unit and MRI Transportable Imaging Suite for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, located at the Toms River CBOC, 1055 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08752. The anticipated period of performance is projected to begin in August 2026. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers). Additional details are provided in the Statement of Work (SOW) section of this document; however, the SOW included is a draft and not considered final.
Contractors interested in providing these services who meet the attached requirements should email Lee Kern at lee.kern@va.gov, with 36C24226Q0731 as the subject line.
Interested parties MUST provide the following information:
Company Information: Company name and address SAM UEID Number Point of Contact (name, phone, email) Socioeconomic category (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), small business, etc.) Note: If contractor is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement.
Capability Statement: A capability statement demonstrating ability to perform the requirement Examples of same or similar work performed at other facilities within the past five years Number of certified/licensed technicians currently employed
Subcontracting Information (if applicable): Tasks to be performed by the prime contractor Tasks to be performed by any subcontractor Prime and subcontractor SAM UEID numbers Any teaming agreements the contractor intends to employ
Site and Geographic Information: Contractor's site location and any supporting documentation demonstrating capability to serve the New Jersey locations
Comments and Questions: Any relevant comments or questions regarding the attached draft Statement of Work
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