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6515--MRI CONTRAST INJECTOR NAME BRAND: GUERBET OPTISTAR ELITE 36C25525Q0424

Solicitation 36C25525Q0424 Copied Notice ID 257eee512eca48a3964422ee624f7cd9 Copied VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF — 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)
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Posted
Jun 11, 2025
Deadline
Jun 18, 2025
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None
NAICS
339112
PSC
6515

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025

Replace the end-of-life MRI contrast injection system in the Marion VA MRI Suite with a brand-name Guerbet OptiStar Elite injector that is compatible with the GE Signa Artist 1.5 MRI and prefilled syringes for DOTAREM (NDC 67684-3001-02) and saline syringes (NDC 00019-1188-81). The unit must be mobile on a rolling pedestal, not refurbished, and training and installation must be included. A trade-in for the existing Guerbet OptiStar is requested.

The injector must support dual-syringe operation with specified flow rates, pressure limits, and volumes for Side A and Side B, be MR-compatible up to 3 Tesla, and include features such as scan delay (0–60 s), inject delay (0–300 s), six phases including Timing Bolus, and up to 40 programs with a 48-injected-protocol history. It should offer a patency test mode, a service contract with an annual inspection plus four option years, and optional features like an IV-drip setup, automatic pressure sensing, direct power supply, a touchscreen with clear status indicators, remote begin/end injection options, and programmable protocol storage for multiple phases.

STATEMENT OF WORK Description of Use: For administering contrast injection of diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination in the Marion IL VA Healthcare System MRI Suite within Imaging Service. Replacement of end-of-life cycle Magnetic Resonance (MR) dual syringe contrast media and flush solution injection system to be used in conjunction with GE Signa Artist 1.5 MRI Scanner. Brand Name, Guerbet OptiStar Elite required for compatibility with prefilled syringes used by MRI Service. Date of manufacture must not be greater than one (1) year before the purchase date. The equipment must not be used or refurbished. Training and installation must be included. Provide Trade-In for existing Guerbet OptiStar Must be compatible with and/or capable of : Interfacing with GE Signa Artist 1.5 MRI Scanner Prefilled Syringes DOTAREM contrast NDC: 67684-3001-02 and saline syringes NDC: 00019-1188-81 Minimum Technical Specification: To be used with prefilled syringe and vials Product will be mobile with installation of rolling pedestal design Syringe compatibility and Flow Rate: Side A: 60 mL syringes at 0.1 10.0 mL/sec; 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-mL syringes at 0.1 0.8 mL/sec Side B: 60 mL single-use disposable syringes at 0.1 0.8 mL/sec; 50- and 125- mL prefilled saline syringes* at 0.1 0.8 mL/sec (*must fit cannula down to 6mm) Pressure Limit: 60 mL empty syringes: 150 psi 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-mL prefilled syringes: 200 psi* 50- and 125-mL prefilled saline syringes: 150 psi* Volume: Side A: 10-, 15-, and 20-mL syringes: 1 mL to 20 mL; 30- and 60-mL syringes: to installed syringe size. Side B: 60 mL syringes: 1 mL to installed syringe size; 50- and 125-mL prefilled saline syringes*: 1 mL to installed syringe size Scan Delay: 0-60 seconds Inject Delay: 0-300 seconds Number of Phases: 6 including Timing Bolus feature Number of Programs: 40 Inject History: Last 48 injected protocols MR Compatibility: Up to 3 Tesla Patency test mode option to check vein prior to injection (dedicated powerhead key) Service contract for system maintenance with annual inspection (this service will be for a base plus four (4) option years). Optional/Value Added Features: IV fluid drip option for continuous IV-line patency throughout the examination. Timing Bolus: Test injection to confirm protocol Pressure: Automatic sensing & setting to ensure best security Direct power supply (e.g. not reliant on batteries) Touchscreen console with clearly identifiable color command keys Clear indicators & status line Remote begin and end injection options Programable injection protocol storage: up to 6 phases with Timing Bolus, even more with injection & phase delays Powerhead keys

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Solicitation number 36C25525Q0424
Notice ID 257eee512eca48a3964422ee624f7cd9
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 6515
NAICS 339112
Place of performance Marion, Illinois
Archive date Aug 17, 2025

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TIMOTHY SCARBOROUGH

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

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Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main St.
Marion, Illinois 62959
USA

Dates

Posted Jun 11, 2025 1 year ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Jun 18, 2025 1 year ago