SAM #36C25926Q0609

Market Research for Kopp Development S700 Ferromagnetic Detector (or Equivalent) for MRI Safety

This opportunity involves market research for advanced MRI safety equipment at a VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) - Office: NCO 19, Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Radiology Department - OEM Highlight: - Kopp Development Inc. is the referenced Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Ferralert Solo Ferromagnetic Single Pole Pre-Screener (Model S700) or equivalent - Part number: S700 - Quantity: 1 unit - Wall-mounted device for detecting ferromagnetic items on patients before MRI room entry - Must feature 12 location-accurate sensors, patented false alarm suppression, and ambient magnetic field monitoring - Must comply with ES60601-1-8 and IEC 60101-1:2025 international medical device standards - Notable Requirements: - Device must be suitable for pre-screening patients prior to MRI procedures - Equivalent products must meet or exceed all specified technical and safety standards - Market research only; not a solicitation for bids or proposals

Description

Sources Sought Notice

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Page 1 of 6 DESCRIPTION Sources Sought Notice Ferromagnetic Detector Equipment Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Information Requested from Industry:

In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met.

Description of Requirement: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for a Kopp Development Model S700 Ferromagnetic Single Pole Pre-screen unit (or equivalent) for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied that the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

Requirement Item: Kopp Development Inc. Model S700 Ferromagnetic Detector (or equivalent)

Item No. Part Number Item Description 1 S700 Ferralert Solo Ferromagnetic Single Pole Pre-Screener

Required Salient Characteristics:

This device is wall-mounted and provides detection of ferromagnetic items on the person of a patient prior to their entry into an MRI room.
Instantly pinpoints location of ferromagnetic items, allowing technologist to quickly and easily identify and remove such threat(s) without pat down Patented technology suppresses irrelevant warnings/false positive alarms 12 location-accurate sensors for uniform sensitivity, reliability & usability Constantly monitors the ambient magnetic field & provides early visual warning of approaching ferromagnetic items On-demand, no-touch activation safeguards against cross-contamination Consistent screening, either self- or supervised-screening Conforms to ES60601-1-8 international standards for medical device alarms Conforms to IEC 60101-1: 2025 medical device specification requirements

SPECIFICATONS:

Number of Detection Zones: Six (6) Height of Uniform Sensitivity: Greater than six (6) feet Hazard Location Indicators: Four (4) amber flashings lights at height of threat and on a display at top of array Ambient Magnetic Disturbance Indicator: Eight (8) blue bars Hazard Sensitivity: Adjustable Audio Indicator: Selectable, adjustable volume Mounting: Wall mount or free-standing with optional base Power: 100-240 VAC, 47-62 Hz, 42 Watts Battery Operation: Available if used on optional base Dimensions: H 86.25 in. (220 cm) x D 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) x W 2 (5 cm)

In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No
FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No
Available pricing structure of proposed solution Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) All on FSS Open Market only Mix of FSS & Open Market Firm-Fixed Price

Other: (Please explain)

Market Rearch Questions: How long from receipt of order to delivery? Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin: Questions for Small Businesses ONLY:

Per RFO 52.219-14 the following conditions must be met: Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23): Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33): Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [  ] yes [  ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [  ] yes [  ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________

Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to eric.ayers@va.gov. Submit your response NLT 12:00 noon (MST) on Monday, July 27, 2026. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 750 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominant work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List.

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