FLEXITRON HDR 40CH Afterloading System
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of All Small Business firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334519.The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of functionally equivalent equipment to all the following:
ELEKTA Flexitron HDR Afterloading System
Item#136149A02-Flexitron HDR 40CH (100-120V)
Flexitron HDR 40CH (100-120V)
The Flexitron system is a remotely controlled brachytherapy afterloading system. In combination with dedicated applicators, the Flexitron is suitable for intracavitary, interstitial, intraluminary, bronchial, endovascular, intra-operative, and surface brachytherapy treatment. The Flexitron HDR is a High Dose Rate brachytherapy configuration that is designed to accept Flexisource HDR (iridium-192) sources, and is available in different channel versions: 10 channels, 20 channels, and 40 channels. The treatment unit features:
B7 Mobile treatment delivery unit with built-in source container for approved storage of up to 444 GBq (12 Ci) Ir-192. Nominal source strength for HDR Iridium-192 (370 GBq (10.0 Ci)).
B7 Super flexible source cable made of one piece with a partial reduced diameter from C0,85mm to C0,5mm
B7 Metric source stepping with a 1mm resolution to any position in the 400mm treatment window
B7 Architecture that supports future platform innovations
B7 Enabled option for installing connectivity to OIS via DICOM Unified Worklist
B7 Forward stepping source to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery
B7 Channel selector that permanently monitors all connections
B7 Additional battery powered DC motor source retraction system as back up for source return security
B7 Additional manual source retraction system with drive motor disconnection mechanism as second back up for source return security
B7 Integrated radiation detector for source return confirmation
B7 Modular precision source drives which permanently monitor all source steps made
Includes:
B7 A check cable with a dummy source
B7 One GYN SS Transfer Tube (111683 GYN SS Transfer Tube Keyed 5) for connection to the Source Position Check Ruler and to an optional Source Verification System
B7 Treatment Communication Console (TCC) on a desktop PC, 24 inch TFT display.
B7 HDR Treatment Control Panel (TCP) including cables & installation kit
B7 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
B7 Flexitron software license
B7 Flexitron HDR User Manual
The Treatment Communication Console features a simple, visual user interface which facilitates easy operation of an extensive number of functions:
B7 Importing treatment planning parameters in DICOM format from Brachytherapy planning systems via network, CD/DVD, or USB storage.
B7 Preparation of treatments
B7 Store and retrieve for later sessions
B7 Monitoring and display of the ongoing treatment
Including all accessories, Installation and Training
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm (SDVOSB & VOSB), complete address, phone & fax number of contact.
Aleta Jennette-Contracting Officer
914-737-4400xt2068
Aleta.jennette@va.gov
