6515--Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255), is soliciting proposals for a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran Hospital in Columbia, MO. This acquisition is a Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The system is intended for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Proposals are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a state-of-the-art, non-invasive brain stimulation technology system. The TMS system will be used to provide advanced treatment options for veterans suffering from MDD, anxious depression, and OCD at the Columbia VAMC.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- System Specifications: Must be FDA cleared for indicated uses, feature an air-cooled coil with dual high-power cooling, Energy Recovery System (ERS), FDA-approved stereotactic infrared tracking camera, built-in EMG integration sensors for motor threshold mapping, and a coil life expectancy of at least 40 million pulses. A portable, motorized treatment chair and an FDA-approved Theta burst technology option are also required.
- Brand Name or Equal: Magstim Horizon 3.0 with StimGuide Pro Package is referenced.
- Deliverables: The complete TMS System, relevant software and documentation, professional installation and setup, comprehensive end-user training, and post-warranty support.
- Warranty: A 24-month warranty is mandatory, with extended warranty options available.
- Delivery: Required within four weeks of the order date.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
Submission & Evaluation
- Required Documentation: Offerors must provide proof of being an authorized distributor and equipment brochures. Responses to vendor fill-ins, specifically FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.219-76/52.219-768, are mandatory; failure to include these may result in an unresponsive offer.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Compliance with limitations on subcontracting is required.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Price, Past Performance, Authorized Distributor Proof, and Completion of Vendor Fill-Ins. Technical and past performance combined are considered equal to price.
Timeline & Contact
- Proposal Due: April 15, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Tracie L Raggs, Contract Specialist, tracie.raggs@va.gov.