LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans issued Invitation to Bid 50005-002997 for new dental X-ray and imaging equipment for the School of Dentistry. The controlling solicitation includes a DEXIS i-CAT FLX V17 17×23 FOV CBCT X-ray system or compliant equivalent, related installation, and shipping.
Deadline: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. The solicitation was issued September 9, 2026. Bids are publicly opened at the deadline and must comply with LSUHSC and Louisiana procurement requirements.
Funding / contract value: No maximum contract value or total procurement budget is stated in the controlling ITB. The bidder supplies unit and extended pricing. LSUHSC states that award is intended on an all-or-none or grouped basis as deemed in the best interest of the state, and quantities are estimates that may be increased or decreased at the stated unit price.
Vendor requirements: Equipment must be new. Bidders offering products other than the specified equipment must provide enough information for LSUHSC to determine quality, suitability, and specification compliance; samples may be required. When applicable for HIPAA compliance, the successful vendor may be required to execute LSUHSC’s Business Associate Addendum. The contract may be extended at LSUHSC’s option and with contractor acceptance, but may not exceed 60 months.
Procurement contact: Deborah Holmes, buyer, DHolme2@lsuhsc.edu, 504-568-2598. Ship-to contact for the equipment is Michael Boutte at the LSU School of Dentistry, 1100 Florida Avenue, Room B331, New Orleans.
Atlas analysis: Atlas Opportunity Score 52/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. This is a legitimate Louisiana healthcare procurement, but it is specifically for dental X-ray and imaging equipment. The Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform is not an X-ray device, so Atlas should not force N9+ into this solicitation. Dr. Miltie and QC Healthcare are classified No Bid on current verified product fit unless a separate, legitimate dental-imaging distribution capability is established.