STIMULATORS: ELECTROMAG, STX Mental Health TMS units

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of the HORIZON 3.0 with StimGuide Pro Package and Therapy chair. The Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Service requires these units for clinical treatment of conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder and OCD.

• Delivery of the HORIZON 3.0 unit with StimGuide Pro Package and Therapy chair.

• Provision of documents covering set-up.

• Training for facility staff on utilization.

• The vendor will not have access to VA equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract.

• Period of Performance (Base): May 25, 2026, to August 25, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 334510 with a size standard of 1250 employees is provided.

• Offers are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

• Quotes should be submitted electronically via email to Michelle Cunningham (michelle.cunningham@va.gov) and Frank Mendoza (francisco.mendoza@va.gov).

• Offerors must request confirmation of receipt within five business days.

• Evaluation will be based on two factors in descending order of importance: Technical Capability and Price.

• Prices should be rounded to the nearest hundredth.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Evaluation factors include consideration for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications), 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), and 52.212-5 (Evaluation).

• Specific VAAR clauses related to commercial advertising, SDVOSB/VOSB evaluation, and electronic submission of payment requests are included.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a market research notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, regarding the acquisition of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) units and associated maintenance services. The government intends to negotiate solely with Magstim, Inc. for these requirements.

• Furnishing of TMS machines, including parts and labor.

• Expertise necessary to maintain the Magnetic Stimulation system.

• Coverage on the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation system.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not stated in this notice.

• This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes.

• Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.

• Responses will be evaluated to determine if the government will proceed with a sole source procurement or open it for competition.

• The determination to compete is solely at the government's discretion.

• Responses are requested by March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.

• Submit responses via email to Michelle Cunningham at michelle.cunningham@va.gov.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Prospective contractors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller for the proposed equipment/system to ensure OEM warranty and service.

• All software licensing, warranty, and service must comply with OEM terms and conditions.

• This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

• The VA is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

• Only written responses will be considered.

• Interested parties should submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities and experience.

• The place of performance is the South Texas VA Healthcare System, San Antonio, TX 78229.