NATUS SENSORY VNG
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), Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Natus Sensory VNG system for the Cleveland VA Medical Center (CLE VAMC). The VA intends to negotiate exclusively with Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, an authorized distributor for Natus Sensory, as the only source reasonably available. Responses are due February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for the Natus ICS Dizcovery Neurodiagnostic System, a specialized video nystagmography (VNG) system required for clinical monitoring and vestibular testing. Key technical requirements include:
- Integration of plug-and-play goggles with patented laser targeting.
- Proprietary Otosuite® Vestibular diagnostic software for comprehensive testing.
- Capabilities for EEG acquisition, review, and archiving to support efficient clinical workflows.
- Compatibility with existing clinical systems to ensure continuity of care for veteran patients.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Cleveland, OH
Evaluation & Submission
While the VA intends to sole source this requirement, it is requesting capability statements from interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination to not compete the requirement is at the Government's discretion. Interested vendors must provide:
- An authorized distributor letter.
- Product brochures and specification sheets.
- Salient characteristics and a formal quote.
Additional Notes
All inquiries and submissions must be sent via email to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov with the subject line “RFQ 36C25026Q0282 | Natus Sensory VNG”.