SOTERIX MEDICAL NIRSIT STANDARD SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Network Contract Office 10, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify industry capabilities for providing a Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System for the Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. This initiative aims to assess acquisition strategies, including potential set-asides for small businesses. Responses are due by June 4, 2026, at 11 AM ET.
Scope of Requirement
The government is interested in a Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System with 204 Channels. This system is required for real-time functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) monitoring and measurement of cerebral oxygenation and blood flow. Its application includes neurophysiological assessment and pain management therapies. The requirement also encompasses proprietary software, installation services, and comprehensive training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, by 11 AM ET
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Cleveland, OH
Information Requested from Potential Sources
Interested parties must demonstrate their capability and provide the following:
- Point of Contact (email and phone)
- Business name, address, and applicable socio-economic category
- GSA, NAC, TAC, or SAC contract number (if applicable)
- Capability statement and/or brochures confirming equipment meets requirements
- SAM UEI number
- Estimated delivery days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Country of product origin
- OEM or distributor status (distributors must provide OEM details and an authorization letter)
- A letter from Olympus America, Inc. confirming compatibility
Submission Instructions
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to a future contract. No payment will be made for responses, and proprietary information will be protected. Responses must be submitted via email to Rachelle J. Hamer, Contracting Officer, at rachelle.hamer@va.gov. The email subject line must be "RFI 36C25026Q0596| Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System". Fax, courier, or telephone submissions will not be accepted.