X-Ray Shielding System_Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking industry input for the procurement of an X-Ray Shielding System to be installed at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25526Q0413 and categorized under NAICS code 339113 with an 800-employee size standard, is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but a market research tool to identify capable vendors. The requirement centers on the delivery and installation of a stationary radiation protection system and a personal mobile shield designed to replace or supplement traditional lead aprons for staff in interventional radiology, electrophysiology, and catheterization labs. The stationary system must include structural supports, 360-degree rotating center panels with 1.00mm lead-equivalent shielding, vertical adjustability, pliable curtains, and abdominal shields. The mobile shield must provide 0.5mm full-body lead-equivalent protection using lead-free materials, stand at least 72 inches tall, feature height adjustability, lockable wheels, and an ergonomic one-handed handle. Installation must be coordinated with facility engineering and clinical teams to avoid disruptions. Respondents must be prepared to certify their small business status, including potential designations as SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB, and affirm compliance with FAR Part 25 regarding domestic manufacturing through FAR clauses 52.225.1 and 52.225-2. Non-manufacturers must demonstrate adherence to the Non-Manufacturer Rule, including proof of authorization from the manufacturer, company size under 500 employees, and primary engagement in retail or wholesale. Companies must submit a capability statement with clear evidence of their ability to meet technical requirements, disclose any existing federal supply schedules, and provide detailed product information including lead times, lifecycle expectations, maintenance costs, and compliance with commercial off-the-shelf definitions under FAR 2.101. Responses must be submitted via email to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov no later than May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, and telephone submissions are not accepted. No contract value, delivery schedule, or pricing details are provided as this notice is strictly for market research purposes.