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MRI CONTRAST INJECTOR NAME BRAND: GUERBET OPTISTAR ELITE

36C25525Q0424

Department of Veterans Affairs, 255-Network Contract Office 15. Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.

Response deadline

June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Closed 456 days ago. Posted June 11, 2025. Scheduled to archive August 17, 2025.

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. June 11, 2025

    Sources sought

    Due June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 257eee512eca48a3964422ee624f7cd9

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