6525 - WATER PHANTOM FOR LINAC COMMISSIONING

The 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.