6515--CAPTUS 4000e THYROID UPTAKE SYSTEM_BRAND NAME ONLY 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 36C24126Q0293 for the CAPTUS 4000e THYROID UPTAKE SYSTEM (Brand Name Only, 100% SDVOSB Set-Aside).

• Delivery Requirement: All equipment and components must be delivered within 90 days after award.
• Delivery Location: The delivery location (Togus VAMC) has a fully operational warehouse with a liftgate available. Vendors do not need to assume liftgate service will be required.

These clarifications confirm existing requirements and provide specific details about delivery logistics. No changes to the solicitation's due dates or submission rules are indicated by this Q&A document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a brand name only solicitation for a CAPTUS 4000e Thyroid Uptake System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Connecticut VAMC, is seeking to procure this specific equipment.

• Procurement of a CAPTUS 4000e Thyroid Uptake System.

• The requirement is for a "brand name only" product.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• The contracting office is located at 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111.

• This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• The Product Service Code is 6515.

• The NAICS Code is 339112.

• The Place of Performance is Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus VAMC, 1 VA Center, Augusta ME 04330-6796, USA.

• The Point of Contact is Janice Jones, Contract Specialist, at janice.jones@va.gov or 860-666-6951 ext. 6613.

• This document appears to be a response to vendor questions, as indicated by the subject line.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of a Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, including associated components and training, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maine Healthcare System (Togus) in Augusta, ME. The system is required for thyroid uptake measurements, bioassays, wipe tests, and quality control testing in the Nuclear Medicine department.

• Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System with 1" well detector, integrated DICOM interface, custom protocol capabilities, automated QA testing, and ergonomic mobile stand.

• CAP DICOM Interface.

• Neck Phantom for thyroid uptake system.

• One day of on-site training, including installation expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, car rental).

• All equipment must be new, not refurbished, remanufactured, or discontinued.

• Minimum 1-year warranty on the entire system.

• Technical support and spare parts/consumables availability for at least 7 years.

• Delivery: No later than 45 days after receipt of order (ARO).

• Place of Performance: VA Togus VAMC, Augusta, ME 04330.

• Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to janice.jones@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced OEM-authorized SDVOSB Class distributor/quoter.

• Required Documentation: Offerors must include a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from Mirion Medical (Capintec), Inc., confirming authorized distributorship. Failure to provide this will result in disqualification.

• No substitutions are permitted.

• Quotes must include a statement of agreement with all terms and conditions or list exceptions.

• This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be verifiable as an SDVOSB in SAM and on the SBA SBS website.

• Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, verified by an OEM authorization letter.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• FSC/PSC: 6515.

• The government may reject any or all quotes.

• Past performance will not be considered.