Opportunity
SAM #36C24126Q0805
VA Providence Medical Center Solicitation for Preclinical Compact MRI System and Accessories
Buyer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
September 27, 2026
Identifier
36C24126Q0805
NAICS
334516, 334510, 423490
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 01, is soliciting a compact, high-performance preclinical MRI system for the VA Providence Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 01, Contracting Officer: Emily Hatcher - Products Requested: - 1 Compact Preclinical MRI System with self-shielded permanent 1T magnet and integrated animal handling system - 2 Integrated Rat Handling Systems with Body Coils (55-60mm diameter) - 2 Integrated Mouse Handling Systems with Body Coils (50-55mm diameter) - 1 Accessory Bundle (integrated anesthesia system, physiological monitoring, heated water pump) - 1 Preclinical MRI Software package (perpetual license, minimum three years of updates) - 1 Cardiac Analysis Software package (single-user license, one year maintenance) - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, commissioning, and placement of MRI system and peripherals - Advanced applications training for designated users - Administrative and handling fees for overseas manufacture, export, importation, and logistics - Delivery fees including shipping, freight, handling, and transportation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must meet detailed technical specifications for preclinical imaging and animal handling - Software must support multiple imaging modalities and GPU acceleration - Cardiac analysis software must include advanced features such as AI-assisted analysis, 4D flow, and spectroscopy - Warranty and maintenance coverage included - All installation, commissioning, and training to be performed on-site at VA Providence Medical Center - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; however, the procurement is for a single compact MRI system and associated accessories and software.
Description
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, tools, supplies, packaging, all associated shipping / transportation costs, and other resources necessary to furnish, deliver, install, test, and commission a compact, high-performance preclinical MRI system with standard warranty at the VA Providence Medical Center.