# South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400030033

MUSC Solicits Shared-Use fNIRS System (NIRx NIRSport2 1616 or Equal) for Research

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 5400030033
**NAICS:** 334510, 334511, 339112

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking proposals for a shared-use Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system for neuroscience and rehabilitation research.
- Government Buyer:
  - Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
  - Procurement officer: Ray Brindle
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - NIRx (manufacturer of NIRSport2 1616)
  - "Approved equal" systems from other OEMs are permitted
- Products/Services Requested:
  - 1 Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system
    - Part number: NIRx NIRSport2 1616 or equivalent
    - Must support 16 source and detector channels, modular architecture, multiple cap sizes, motion sensors, and software for data acquisition/integration
    - Compatibility with existing NIRx systems required
  - Initial onsite training for investigators and research staff
    - Includes system setup, participant preparation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and best practices
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Delivery required within 60 days after purchase order
  - Onsite training must occur within two weeks of item receipt
  - Warranty: minimum three years for base units, one year for wearable components
  - System must accommodate multiple investigators and support both laboratory and mobile data collection
  - Offerors may propose "approved equal" systems if they meet all technical requirements


### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy services or equipment. The purchasing agency is the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The delivery point for the contract is South Carolina. The submission deadline for offers is October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

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