Supine to Seated or Standing Lumbar Spine MRI Scan Services
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DESCRIPTION This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice is intended to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities, experience, and resources necessary to provide the services described herein. This is not a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East, is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of providing specialized lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan services in support of a VA research study. The purpose of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified small and large business concerns and to assist the Government in acquisition planning, including potential socioeconomic set-aside considerations. Interested firms are encouraged to identify their business size and socioeconomic status. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621512, Diagnostic Imaging Centers. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used for market research purposes only. Responses are not considered offers and will not be evaluated for award. Interested parties must respond separately to any future solicitation announcement. There is no solicitation at this time. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Interested parties shall not submit pricing information. Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov. SCOPE Specific Tasks and Deliverables This study requires MRI scans while the subject is seated or standing to allow body weight loading of the lumbar spine. The scanning facility shall possess MRI equipment capable of imaging subjects in both supine and weight-bearing (standing or seated) positions. The Government prefers a system that allows imaging in both positions without requiring the subjec…