6515--NEW > $2.5 MIL | Neurosurgery Insightec
Overview
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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 VISN 21, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing an Insight Tec Prime Neuro System for the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System in Palo Alto, CA. This market research aims to assess industry capabilities for future acquisition planning. Responses are due by April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a vendor for an Insightec Exablate Prime Neuro System, including a mid-frequency (650 kHz) transducer package and an additional neuro head frame set. The system must be FDA approved, compatible with a GE Premier MRI 3 Tesla magnet, and physically fit within existing scanner room dimensions. The contractor will also be responsible for installation, clinical application training, and ongoing technical support/software updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: To gather information on potential qualified sources and their size classifications (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB, small business, 8(a), HubZone, WOSB, large business) relative to NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a brief, 2-3 page Statement of Capability via email to Mathew.Czeshinski@va.gov. The submission must demonstrate the company's ability to meet the requirements outlined in the draft salients and include:
- Past experience with VA or other government agencies.
- Availability and address.
- Comments or concerns regarding the draft salients.
- GSA Federal-Supply Schedule contract number (if applicable).
- Business size and socio-economic status.
- DUNS number and SAM registration status.
- Current commercial pricing and applicable discounts.
- Citations of current or past customers (within 2 years). The email subject line must be: "SS RESPONSE - [YOUR FIRM NAME] – Insight Tec Prime Neuro System – VAPAHCS".
Additional Notes
This is solely a market research effort; it is not a solicitation, and no offers are being accepted. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. A solicitation may be published after review of responses, potentially on GSA eBuy if a GSA schedule is deemed viable.