6515--Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal to RT300 Cycle and Xcite2 for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify vendors capable of providing Brand Name or Equal to RT300 Cycle and Xcite2 Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) systems. These systems are for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to assist Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Responses are due May 14, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement includes:

• RT300 FES Cycle: Must meet specific salient characteristics such as real-time biofeedback, 12 channels of stimulation, combined therapy, auto-progression, spasm management, remote adjustability, compact size, portability, interval/gait/isokinetic programs, and bilateral/unilateral stimulation.
• Xcite2 FES Therapy System: Must include 12 channels of FES, libraries for various activities (upper/lower extremity, general), battery-powered stimulator, mobile therapy cart, two stimulation cables, 10 sets of electrodes, onsite training, and two Advanced FPS Course scholarships. It must support Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training, mobility training, and exercises with coordinated FES, requiring a library of at least 40 dynamic task-specific activities and pre-programmed movement patterns.
• Schedule of Items: Includes specific part numbers for the Xcite2 Clinical Station (FA216218C) and RT300-SLSA FES Ergometer (FA104581C12), installation, a 12-month standard warranty, and training for operators and biomedical engineers.
• Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 60 days of award, with new equipment shipped within 30 days of award.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
• Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; however, potential future set-asides for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses (VAAR 852.219-76) or Small-Businesses (FAR 52.219-14) are noted.
• Response Due: May 14, 2026, 17:00 Central Time
• Published: May 7, 2026
• Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Submission & Evaluation

This is for market research; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Interested vendors must submit information via email to theresa.thunder@va.gov. Responses must include:

• Organization's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and proof of capability.
• Answers to specific questions regarding socio-economic category, brand name and distribution authorization (including manufacturer's socio-economic category and authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer), country of origin (FAR Provision 52.225-2(b)), ability to supply via existing government contracts (FSS, GSA), compliance with 13 CFR 121.406, and estimated shipping/delivery information.

Additional Notes

• Potential applicability of VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market Items) is noted.