Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors for the lease of a Mobile Siemens 1.5T, 70cm Bore MRI system housed in a medical trailer for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The system must meet specific requirements, including being a state-of-the-art 1.5T short bore magnet with a minimum field strength of 1.5T. The contractor will be responsible for providing on-site technical and phone support, preventative maintenance services, and on-site training for end-users. The VA will provide electrical power, emergency generator backup, and network access for the MRI remote diagnosis connection.
Some key points to consider include:
• The MRI system must be able to transfer image and data to multiple modalities, including PACs, VISTA imaging, and printers.
• The vendor is responsible for transporting the unit to and from the location and removing the mobile unit once the contract is terminated.
• The contractor must provide a service report detailing steps taken to complete corrective and preventative maintenance on each unit.
• The contractor shall respond to service calls within four business hours and provide on-site support within one business day if the issue is not remediated through technical support.
• The VA will be responsible for cleaning and infection control measures, professional staff, and MRI procedures.