6525 - Water Phantom for LINAC Commissioning 36C24425Q0924
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AI-generated · Aug 27, 2025Acquire a water phantom to support the commissioning and annual QA/QC scans of linear accelerators used by Radiation Therapy staff at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The device is needed to verify LINAC performance and ensure accurate treatment delivery for cancer patients. This is an unrestricted procurement conducted via a competitive RFQ, and proposals must include a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer confirming the offeror is an authorized distributor.
Between the notices, the process progressed from a presolicitation noting no competitive offers to a formal solicitation with a defined competitive evaluation (comparative evaluation) and a domestically manufactured price preference. The submission requires the same OEM authorization letter and directs bidders to monitor SAM.gov for amendments; additional details, including the exact due date, will be published in the RFQ.
*THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS* The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, anticipates soliciting offers for a new water phantom to be used for the commissioning of linear accelators (LINACs). The water phantom will be used by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Solicitation Details: Purpose: A new water phantom is required to perform annual quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and commissioning scans of LINACs used by Radiation Therapy Staff to treat cancer patients. Set-Aside Status: None. This will be an unrestricted RFQ. NAICS Code: 334519 Anticipated Release Date: 26 August 2025. Offeror Responsibilities: Potential offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website. Inquiries: All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows: Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Important Note: To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the product being offered. This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor. Failure to include a letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the award. Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to provide the highest quality of care to Veterans. We highly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our nation.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 25, 2025The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for a new water phantom to be used for the commissioning of linear accelators (LINACs). The water phantom will be used by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Solicitation Details: Purpose: A new water phantom is required to perform annual quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and commissioning scans of LINACs used by Radiation Therapy Staff to treat cancer patients. Set-Aside Status: None. This is an unrestricted RFQ. NAICS Code: 334519. Evaluation Method: Comparative Evaluation. IAW FAR 25.106(b), price preferences for domestically-manufactured products apply. Offer Due Date: 5 September 2025. Offeror Responsibilities: Offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendment issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website. Inquiries: All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows: Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Important Note: To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the product being offered. This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor. Failure to include a letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the award. Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to provide the highest quality of care to Veterans. We highly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our nation.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 26, 2025Notice history
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 26, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Aug 29, 2025 → Sep 05, 2025
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