Mri Helium Refills Tender in USA - 96991090

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Mri Helium Refills

Deadline: 20 Feb 2024

Posting Date: 16 Feb 2024

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 96991090

Document Ref. No.: 36C25524Q0171

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description
SOW: VA-BIC 7T MRI Helium Refills Contract
Purpose:
This contract will assure that we maintain continuous operational status of the 7T MRI by providing the necessary cryogen fills as specified by the MRI magnet operations manual. The contract will assure that the cryogens are delivered, and the MRI magnet is filled in a safe and timely manner.Scope of Work:
The vendor must provide the helium fill service to maintain the liquid helium level of a 7 Tesla MRI above the operator-s manual directed minimal 679L level (probe 1 reading of 760) throughout the 12-month contract period. The vendor must provide personnel that are trained in both cryogen handling and the hazards involved with a high field strength MRI magnet. The vendor must provide the liquid Helium and all personal protective equipment (PPE) for their service personnel to wear while performing the helium fills. The vendor will coordinate delivery of the liquid Helium with the VA BIC MRI staff so that the cryogens are on-site and adjacent to the MRI suite at the time of re-fill. The Truman VA Research Service will provide all hardware necessary to conduct the fills including a liquid helium transfer line, helium gas regulator, and all related connectors/tubing to connect high purity helium gas to the liquid helium dewar. If the items are not deemed suitable by the vendor, the vendor will inform the Truman VA BIC staff and/or provide their own hardware.Location of Work:
The work will be performed at the Truman VA Research Service in Rooms F017/F019, where the 7T MRI system is located. The vendor must schedule the cryogen fill with the VA BIC MRI staff at least 30 days prior to the intended fill date in order for the instrument and VA BIC staff to be available for the fill. On the day of the scheduled fill, the VA BIC staff must escort the vendor at all times while the vendor is in the secure area as well as to provide a second person to call for assistance in the event of a saf...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 36C25524Q0171 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Office 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA

Original Published Date: Feb 13, 2024 03:24 pm CST

Original Response Date: Feb 20, 2024 02:00 pm CST

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date: Mar 06, 2024

Initiative: None
Classification

Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: 6835 - MEDICAL GASES

NAICS Code: 424690 - Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Place of Performance: Columbia, MO 65201 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

Sources-sought-36C5524Q0171.pdf