6525--Dental Imaging Equipment- 3D X-Ray Unitview on SAM.gov

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339114 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following,: Requirements: JSN Nomenclature Quantity U0022 Dental Imaging Software License Expansion 1 X6500 X-Ray Unit, Dental, 3D 1 X6600 Radiographic Unit, Dental, Wall Mounted, 7 mA 7 X6610 Sensor Kit, Dental Imaging System, Size 1 & Size 2 7 Specifications: Dental Imaging Software License Expansion: Software License must be included for 3D imaging machine to have the ability to communicate between the machine and VA computers. X-Ray Unit, Dental, 3D: The system shall be a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging system capable of performing 2D panoramic, 3D CBCT, and optional cephalometric imaging for dental, oral surgery, endodontic, orthodontic, and maxillofacial applications. System shall be new, current production model. Imaging Capabilities Must provide: 2D digital panoramic imaging 3D CBCT imaging Optional cephalometric imaging capability (expandable or integrated) Field of View (FOV) options ranging from small focused volumes (~5x5 cm) up to large craniofacial volumes (~16x17 cm or equivalent). High-resolution imaging with voxel sizes as small as 75-150 µm (or better). Adjustable FOV selection to limit patient radiation exposure. Metal artifact reduction (MAR) or equivalent technology. Detector & Image Quality Flat panel digital detector technology. High-contrast resolution suitable for: Implant planning Endodontic diagnosis TMJ evaluation Airway analysis Grayscale depth minimum 14-bit or equivalent. Automatic exposure control or programmable exposure settings. Software & Workflow Manufacturer-provided imaging software included. Software shall support: Implant planning tools…