Notice of Intent to Sole Source 7 Tesla MRI Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial contract to Bruker Biospin Corporation for the maintenance of a 7 Tesla Preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Bruker BioSpec 70/20.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the essential maintenance of the 7 Tesla Preclinical MRI scanner, specifically the Bruker BioSpec 70/20 model. The services are critical for ensuring the continued operational readiness and performance of this specialized laboratory equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Contract
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Justification & Evaluation
The sole-source award to Bruker Biospin Corporation is justified because the MRI scanner's hardware and software are proprietary to Bruker. The manufacturer reportedly does not have authorized distributors for service and repair, and third-party vendors lack access to necessary drawings, parts, and software for proper maintenance. This notice is not a request for quotes.
Additional Notes
Interested parties who believe they can provide the required maintenance services and demonstrate that competition would be advantageous (not cost or time prohibitive) may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Such submissions must clearly show the ability to meet the Government's needs. The information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. For inquiries, contact Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.