RFQ for one (1) 7T Gradient Coil Upgrade
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is seeking proposals for a 7T Gradient Coil Upgrade. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 75N98026Q00582) for commercial items, conducted under full and open competition. The acquisition is for one (1) 7T MRI Upgraded Gradient Coil to replace an insufficient current coil. Proposals are due June 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) 7T MRI Gradient Coil with specific technical specifications:
- Must be mechanically compatible with the Bruker 7T/30 cm magnet and installable through the front bore.
- Must have a clear bore diameter greater than 17 cm.
- Must be compatible with the Fujifilm/PCI gradient amplifier (DA 1500-1).
- Must seamlessly interface with the current 6-channel shim power supply.
- Must meet a minimum gradient strength of 450mT/m and a slew rate of 1800 T/m/s.
- Must exhibit negligible eddy current effects.
- Must integrate fully with the current equipment's triple loop heat exchanger under specified conditions (44 psi water pressure and 19°C coolant temperature).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34,000,000 size standard.
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm ET
- Delivery Location: NIH/NIMH, 49 Convent Dr. Rm. B2-102, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via the SAM.gov webportal. Required submission elements include unit and total price, shipping/handling costs, delivery period, delivery terms, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, and product/service description. Offerors must also provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value, based on the following factors:
- Price
- Technical capability
- Past performance
- Delivery schedule Additional evaluation considerations may include warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency. All offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Brittany N. May, brittany.may@nih.gov, +1 000 000 0000.