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

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
State: Illinois
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
NAICS Category:
  • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Posted Date: Jun 11, 2025
Due Date: Jun 18, 2025
Solicitation No: 36C25525Q0424
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6515--MRI CONTRAST INJECTOR NAME BRAND: GUERBET OPTISTAR ELITE
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36C25525Q0424
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255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 11, 2025 11:24 am CDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 18, 2025 08:00 am CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 17, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main St. Marion , IL 62959
    USA
Description
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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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • VA MEDICAL CENTER 4101 SOUTH 4TH STREET
  • LEAVENWORTH , KS 66048
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Jun 11, 2025 11:24 am CDTSources Sought (Original)
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