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Office of Acquisition & Materiel Management

Asset Management Service

Quality Assurance Programs

Radiology Quality Assurance Program

The Radiology Division inspects all newly purchased radiology and computerized tomography equipment to ensure it meets federal standards and performs as advertised by the vendors from whom it is purchased. The program has also been expanded to include Pre-Warranty Expiration inspections. This new service provides facilities the option of saving money by having the vendor or manufacturer repair equipment at their cost. QA specialists are also responsible for writing federal standards related specifications and testing protocol manuals. Radiology QA Specialists are highly trained and certified professionals, whose focus is providing quality customer service at the best possible price. Contact: Thomas Brackett - (732) 489-9028

Precious Metals Recovery Program

The Precious Metals Recovery Division provides assistance to VA medical facilities in maintaining compliance with EPA requirements. Through the custom design of silver recovery systems, the AMS silver recovery program uses state–of–the–art electrostatic and passive systems to ensure compliance with EPA limits regarding the discharge of x-ray solutions into sewer systems. In addition, the program also operates the nationwide scrap x-ray program.
Contact:   Louis Poleselli - (908) 707-4344 or Michael Cuoco - (908) 707-4339

Textile Care/Laundry Design Assessment and Inspection Quality Assurance Program

The Textile Care/Laundry Design Assessment and Inspection Division provides VA facilities with the expertise needed to ensure quality in the systems and equipment purchased for laundry and textile care. This highly decorated program is the recipient of both the Scissor and Hammer awards.   Laundry QA Inspectors provide cradle to grave service in your design, needs assessment, and bid evaluation process.   The programs highly trained professionals ensure NFPA and OSHA requirements are maintained.
Contact:   Bruce C. Jensen - (732) 489-9820 or Gilbert A. Price - (602) 723-9112