NeuroPactor TBI Instrument
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of a NeuroPactor TBI Instrument combined with an Angle Three Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument. The VA intends to award this contract to Rokhan, LLC. This specialized equipment is required for neuroscience research to create controlled and reproducible traumatic brain injuries in animal models. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements demonstrating clear, compelling, and convincing evidence of competitive advantage by April 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for the supply of a NeuroPactor traumatic brain injury (TBI) Instrument, integrated with an Angle Three Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument. This system will be utilized in neuroscience research to facilitate the creation of controlled and reproducible traumatic brain injuries in animal models. The sole source justification stems from the proprietary nature of the NeuroPactor system, specifically its software, sensor resolution, and calibration procedures, which are exclusive to Neuroscience Tools (Rokhan, LLC). This exclusivity prevents other vendors from providing an equivalent product without infringing on intellectual property rights, as detailed in a prepared Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). The place of performance is Charleston, SC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Response Instructions
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document is available. Unsolicited quotations will not be considered for award. Any response to this notice must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and submit a capabilities statement via email to Ashley Stewart at Ashley.stewart4@va.gov. The subject line of the email must reference "36C24726Q0389 NeuroPactor TBI Instrument".
Additional Notes
The Government's determination not to compete this action, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.