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The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106(b) to obtain a contract for: Calibration Services to Include Maintenance and Repair Services for the Albany VA s currently owned radiation dosimetry calibrators. This equipment is utilized by the Nuclear Medicine department and is used in oncology procedures. Daily QA 3 software provides a graphical presentation of radiation oncology beam measurement data. This technology measures the output, flatness, symmetry, field size, and energy of rotational and Flattening Filter-Free (FFF) beams. This technology allows users to choose which data parameters to view and over what period to view them. A single measurement instance may be examined by clicking on a data point which corresponds to a particular day. This is completed prior to the treatment of patients and requires regular and recurring calibrations to ensure proper operation and safety to the patients receiving treatment. It is currently actively in use at the VA Medical Center (Albany) located at: 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Period of Performance (POP) (estimated): 10/1/2026 through 09/30/2027 with provision of (4) option years. All work to be completed NLT 30 days of receiving an awarded contract. Requirement Description: Sun Nuclear is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the equipment and systems currently in use at the Albany VA Medical Center. These proprietary systems are designed and manufactured exclusively for oncology applications within healthcare facilities. The equipment is regulated medical equipment and that must remain fully operational to support direct patient care activities. This includes Service and maintenance and calibrations of the equipment. These systems are essential for patient safety and effectiveness of therapy. Given the critical nature of this equipment, routine preventative maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repairs are required to prevent downtime and ensure continuous, safe operation. Sun Nuclear manufactures, distributes, and services its Equipment in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards. Market research and direct communication with the OEM confirm that Sun Nuclear does not authorize or utilize third-party service providers to perform maintenance or repair work on its proprietary equipment and systems due to maintaining warranty coverage of the equipment. The equipment in question is manufactured, sold, and serviced exclusively by Sun Nuclear Med. The use of non-factory-trained or unauthorized service providers would void the manufacturer s warranty and may compromise equipment integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. Sun Nuclear employs factory-trained and certified service technicians who are specifically trained on their proprietary systems. These technicians possess exclusive access to OEM parts, technical documentation, software updates, calibration tools, and engineering suppo…
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