6525--THYROID UPTAKE WITH WELL COUNTER FOR SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER SALEM, VA 24153
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA, is soliciting proposals for a Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System with a 1" Well Counter. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The system includes in-house setup and training. Offers are due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System with a 1" Well Counter. Key features and deliverables include:
- Automated QC, Bioassay, Wipe Tests, and Lab Tests functionality.
- A fully functional 1024 channel Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA).
- Timed Activity measurement capabilities.
- An All-In-One Touch Screen Computer and Ink Jet Printer.
- An ergonomically designed stand with a fully articulating collimator arm.
- A Medical Grade Corian countertop with a document storage shelf.
- A Rod Source Holder with Cs-137 and Eu-152 Rod Sources.
- Comprehensive in-house setup and training for personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance (Base): April 13, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA database at the time of offer and award.
- Principal NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 Employees).
- Product/Service Code: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary.
- Offer Due Date: April 7, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due Date: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email only to Francine Valverde at francine.valverde@va.gov. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation, quotes the lowest price, does not exceed available funding, and is found reasonable. Evaluation will consider price and salient characteristics for like items. Offerors must submit a completed SF 1449, pricing on company letterhead, and Offeror Representations and Certifications.
Additional Notes
All offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted online, and offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted; all questions must be submitted via email.