6640--Intent to Sole Source: M7 Compact MRI System
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 VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241), has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an M7 Compact MRI System. The VA intends to award a contract to SCINTICA INC. for the system, including body coils, an accessory bundle, software, and installation, at VAMC Providence, RI. This is not a solicitation, but an announcement of intent to procure on a sole source basis. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required items must respond by April 9, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA intends to purchase and install an M7 Compact MRI System at the VAMC Providence, RI. This includes:
- The M7 Compact MRI System itself
- Associated body coils
- An accessory bundle
- Required software
- Installation services
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Pre-solicitation Notice)
- Intended Contractor: SCINTICA INC.
- Authority: FAR 6.302.1-1 (Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- NAICS: 334510 (Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- PSC/FSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Evaluation
Responses from interested persons will be reviewed to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The final decision to conduct a competitive procurement is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
Scintica Inc. is identified as the exclusive and only authorized distributor of these products. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov for this intended sole source action. Interested parties should contact Lauren Reed-Smart via email at lauren.reed-smart@va.gov.