# Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0166

University of Alberta seeks FujiFilm VisualSonics Vevo F2xc imaging system and accessories

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** ACAN 2026-0166
**NAICS:** 334510

The University of Alberta is seeking a specialized preclinical echocardiography imaging system for cardiovascular research in rodent models.
- **Government buyer:** University of Alberta; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEM:** **FujiFilm VisualSonics** is identified as the sole manufacturer and supplier.
- **Product requested:** Vevo F2xc echocardiography imaging system and accessories; quantity and part number are not provided.
- **Capabilities and requirements:** Proprietary hardware and custom acquisition and analysis software for assessing cardiovascular structure and function in mice, rats, and hamsters. The notice states that alternative platforms cannot meet the research requirements.
- **Procurement basis:** The notice proposes a sole-source direct award; no estimated value is disclosed.

### Description

The University of Alberta is seeking a sole-source purchase of a Vevo F2xc echocardiography imaging system and accessories. The source states that FujiFilm VisualSonics is the sole manufacturer of this specialized technology, which uses proprietary hardware and custom software to evaluate cardiovascular structure and function in rodent models, including mice, rats, and hamsters. It says alternative platforms cannot meet the research requirements. The award approach is a direct award under a trade agreement exception; the estimated value is not disclosed.

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