Intent to Sole Source - MRI head coils upgrade (Rapid MR C-13/P-31)

SOL #: NOI-OLAO-CC-26-002633Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
National Institutes Of Health
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CC
BETHESDA, MD, 20892, United States

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary (6525)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 13, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 23, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Rapid MR International, LLC for MRI head coils upgrade (Rapid MR C-13/P-31). This acquisition is required to ensure the continuity of safe, high-quality patient care. Other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements.

Scope of Requirement

The requirement involves the upgrade of MRI head coils, specifically:

  • An A2P (A-port to P-port) adapter with an interface box, compatible with GE SIGNA 3T PET/MR systems (MR30 software).
  • Coil Driver Upgrades to GE software version MR30 for RAPID Biomedical 31P/1H Head Coil and RAPID Biomedical 13C/1H Head Coil. The total estimated cost for these items, including shipping, is $29,333.00. The products are manufactured by RAPID Biomedical, GmbH (Germany) and distributed by RAPID MR International, LLC. These products are for research purposes only and are not FDA cleared/approved for medical use.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
  • Proposed Vendor: Rapid MR International, LLC
  • Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
  • Set-Aside: None
  • Capability Statement Due: April 23, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Published: April 13, 2026

Additional Notes

This is not a Request for Proposal. All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required items may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. The subject line should reference NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004633. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this requirement based on responses received. Compatibility with GE SIGNA 3T PET/MR systems with MR30 software is a key technical requirement.

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