SAM #36C26127Q0048

VA award for Bracco Rubidium-82 generators and Cardiogen Rubidium imaging supplies

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a contract for Rubidium-82 generators and related cardiac PET imaging supplies for Sacramento VA Medical Center. - Award and procurement approach: The initial notice reports an award of $675,145.43. The supporting redacted sole-source justification describes a firm-fixed-price task order to Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.; it states that Bracco is the sole manufacturer and supplier and that no clinically acceptable or technically compatible alternative was identified. - Products: Rubidium-82 (Rb-82) generators and Cardiogen Rubidium radiopharmaceutical supplies, for cardiac PET imaging. - Compatibility requirement: Products must work with VANCHCS’s existing imaging infrastructure, software platforms, and network systems. - Period of performance: One-year base period, October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027, with one one-year option, October 1, 2027–September 30, 2028. - Value discrepancy: The award notice gives $675,145.43, while the supporting justification estimates $653,800.38 total ($326,900.19 for each period). The available information does not explain the difference. - Quantity and part numbers: No quantities or manufacturer part numbers are provided. The notice references identifier 612-C79072.

Description

Quotes must be submitted by email to Mohammed Hussain at Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov by September 21, 2026, at 15:00 PM PT. To be considered for award, quotes must include: 1. Price Factor complete the price schedule in Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

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