Contract

6640--Sources Sought Notice - Avantik QS12 Cryostat System - Providence VAMC

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: Providence, ME
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 6 days (Jul 24, 2026)
Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 339113

What this contract is for

1. Purpose This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 1, is seeking information from interested vendors capable of providing the brand name Avantik QS12 Cryostat System. This notice does not represent a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation. 2. Background The VA Providence Health Care System requires the brand name Avantik QS12 Cryostat to serve as a fully compatible backup to its existing cryostat system. Maintaining the same make and model is essential to ensuring seamless operational continuity, eliminating variability in performance, and preserving consistency in clinician workflow. No substitutes or alternate products will satisfy agency needs. Brand Name Justification Summary The Avantik QS12 Cryostat is required because it is identical to the system currently in use at the VA Providence Health Care System. Acquiring the same model ensures full compatibility, avoids workflow disruptions, and maintains consistent operation and maintenance across both systems. A like model backup also reduces the risk of diagnostic inconsistencies, eliminates delays associated with learning or validating a different platform, and ensures uninterrupted service continuity. This approach streamlines maintenance, optimizes efficiency, and supports patient care readiness. 3. Required Supplies and Services The VA is seeking brand name Avantik products only: (1) Avantik QS12 Cryostat Machine (PN: QS12) (1) SE3090-K HP Avantik Cryostat Accessory Kit One year manufacturer s warranty (parts and labor) Delivery, installation, and training Installation Services The contractor shall: Provide full onsite installation Coordinate imp...

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