The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a complete breast biopsy system, including equipment, software, installation, training, and support. The system must provide real-time, vacuum-assisted tissue acquisition and imaging, integrate with hospital electrical systems, and handle at least twelve samples. Annual software licenses with updates are required. Installation must be completed within 40 working hours after award, with at least five business days' notice. Onsite training for ultrasound and mammography staff is also required. Delivery and installation are due within 30 calendar days of award. The award will be made to the offeror providing the best value based on technical, delivery, and price factors.
The contractor shall deliver and install all required components within thirty 30 calendar days of award unless otherwise directed by the contracting officer.
Payment will be made upon delivery, completion, and VA acceptance. The government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act 31 ****.
The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
Quotations will be evaluated based on technical, delivery, and price. Technical and delivery, when combined, are more important than price. Price will become increasingly important as technical differences between quotations narrow.
The VA is seeking a qualified contractor. The system shall meet minimum characteristics including real-time, vacuum-assisted tissue acquisition and imaging, and a tissue chamber capable of holding at least twelve samples.
The contractor agrees to comply with 31 **** relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain federal contracts. Failure to comply may result in contract cancellation, termination, or suspension.