The High Tech Medical Equipment Program has been contracting for and ordering medical equipment such as X-ray, CT, MRI, radiation therapy, physiological monitoring, diagnostic ultrasound and nuclear imaging for over 30 years for VA and other Federal Agency customers with the exception of the Department of Defense (DoD).  DoD orders are placed by Defense Logistics Agency-Troop Support in Philadelphia.  The equipment is covered by multiple-award contracts with most major equipment manufacturers.  This allows expedited ordering at discounted prices and saves each facility the costs associated with the administration of contracts and placing orders.  Additional savings are obtained by consolidating like requirements for individual Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) or nationwide during specific ordering periods.  The High Tech Medical Equipment staff provides a team approach (including a contracting officer, equipment specialist and procurement technician) to place orders for equipment and monitor requests through the acceptance process.  Issues that develop from the initial order through delivery and equipment acceptance are resolved quickly and completely due to this team approach.  Orders are processed timely and provide the advantage of technical assistance in designing systems to meet the customer’s needs.  An administrative fee is included in final order totals.  The fee structure is 1.4% of the order.  For additional information contact (708) 786-5258 or refer to the “business section” of the web site.

Laundry Facility Equipment

The High Tech Medical Equipment Branch, provides contracting support to VA Headquarters, VISN offices, VA facilities and Environmental Management Service (EMS) for laundry facility equipment additions, retrofits and upgrades.  A central contracting service is provided for consistency, best value and administration in the acquisition of laundry equipment.  This assures high quality and hygienic standards are met for the cleaning of textiles used in the service of our veterans.  The laundries procured via this process are custom fit to meet the needs, location and spacing configuration at the individual medical centers.  Questions should be directed to Freddie Beaulieux, (708) 786-5240.