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6515--Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal (with U.S.–Made Preference)

Solicitation number36C24126Q0657

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

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Response deadlineSep 11, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Deadline status8 days remaining
PostedAug 28, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceDepartment of Veterans Affairs Providence VA Medical Center NCO 1 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, 02908-4734

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for a portable, lightweight Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system, specifically Ampa One or equal, for inpatient use. The requirement mandates U.S. Made Preference and specifies numerous physical and clinical constraints for the system. [2]

Key points

  • System must be portable and suitable for inpatient psychiatric environments. [1]
  • U.S. Made Preference applies to this acquisition under Buy American requirements. [1]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. [2]
  • The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). [2]

Sources

  1. 36C24126Q0657_1.docxImpact of Non‑Compliant Systems** Large outpatient workstation‑style systems: • Cannot be maneuvered in constrained inpatient spaces. • Would prevent inpatient TMS services, delaying care and worsening outcomes. • Would impose unacceptable IT and security burdens due to networked consoles and cooling systems. • Would fail to meet inpatient deployment and safety requirements **5.
  2. Official SAM.gov noticeHigh acuity, time limited schedules, requiring rapid movement of the system between multiple rooms throughout the day.

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Public-source intelligence

Source-backed opportunity brief

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However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

Scope

Impact of Non‑Compliant Systems** Large outpatient workstation‑style systems: • Cannot be maneuvered in constrained inpatient spaces. • Would prevent inpatient TMS services, delaying care and worsening outcomes. • Would impose unacceptable IT and security burdens due to networked consoles and cooling systems. • Would fail to meet inpatient deployment and safety requirements **5.

Deliverables

High acuity, time limited schedules, requiring rapid movement of the system between multiple rooms throughout the day.

Evaluation

If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response.

Submission

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition.

Place of performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Providence VA Medical Center NCO 1 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, 02908-4734

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Notice information

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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is set aside for FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Providence VA Medical Center 850 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908-4734 is seeking to purchase the following items from below. The Providence Medical Center is seeking (1) AMPA ONE System portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or Equal. This is a new brand name or equal requirement. US Made TMS Preference as long at it meets the salient characteristics. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Description Quantity Unit of Measure Ampa One portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (small) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (medium) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (large) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (x-large) Pack of 10 1 EA DELIVERY LOCATION: Providence VA Medical Center 850 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908-4734 FOB: Destination Statement of Work Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal (with U.S. Made Preference) Description of Requirement The Providence VA Medical Center requires a portable, lightweight, inpatient suitable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system, procured as Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal. Inpatient psychiatric units impose strict physical, safety, and workflow limitations that necessitate a compact, mobile, rapidly deployable neurostimulation system. Systems designed for outpatient clinics workstation style consoles, tethered cooling systems, or large immobile units are not compatible with inpatient psychiatric constraints A U.S. Made Preference applies to this acquisition under applicable Buy American requirements. Domestic products meeting all salient characteristics will be given preference; however, foreign-made systems may still be considered if they meet all mandatory characteristics and no acceptable U.S. made alternative is identified. 2. Inpatient Clinical Use Requirements The offered TMS system Ampa One or Equal must fully support the following inpatient workflows: Rapid bedside neurostimulation for patients who cannot safely transfer due to psychiatric acuity, mobility restrictions, elopement risk, or observation requirements. High acuity, time limited schedules, requiring rapid movement of the system between multiple rooms throughout the day. Flexible deployment in multi use areas such as therapy rooms, provider consult spaces, and medical evaluation rooms. Consistent and reproducible coil placement without reliance on bulky or measurement intensive positioning equipment 3. Inpatient Environmental & Safety Constraints The system must be suitable for psychiatric inpatient environments with space and safety constraints: Small patient rooms with limited clearance around beds, medical equipment, and anti ligature furniture. Narrow hallways unsuitable for workstation style systems. Shared rooms where permanently installed systems are not permitted. Ceiling height limitations, restricted outlet placement, ligature risk mitigation requirements, constant observation protocols, and fall risk considerations none compatible with large or fixed TMS consoles. 4. Required Device Characteristics (Salient Characteristics Mandatory Minimums) To be considered equal, offered systems must meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the Ampa One TMS. A. Mobility & Physical Design Generator weight must not exceed 45 pounds. Generator must include integrated wheels for rapid room to room maneuverability. System must deploy without any permanent construction, workstation chairs, anchoring, or bulky cooling devices. System must fit through narrow inpatient corridors and small psychiatric patient rooms. Must include neuronavigation caps (small, medium, large, x large). Must include TMS system maintenance for a minimum of 3 years. B. Coil Requirements L coil must not exceed 10 pounds. Coil positioning must be camera guided or equivalent, eliminating manual measurement procedures. Must support FDA cleared geometries, including iTBS (3 minute) and 20 minute bilateral/dorsomedial prefrontal protocols. C. Clinical Safety & Efficiency Passive thermal management no external cooling infrastructure permitted. Simple tablet based interface to enable rapid staff training and avoid workflow disruption. Must comply with inpatient psychiatric safety requirements, including anti ligature, constant visibility, and secure use protocols. D. Patient Safety Must support in place treatment to reduce elopement risk, agitation, and fall risk by eliminating the need to transport patients to other clinic areas. E. Impact of Non Compliant Systems Large outpatient workstation style systems: Cannot be maneuvered in constrained inpatient spaces. Would prevent inpatient TMS services, delaying care and worsening outcomes. Would impose unacceptable IT and security burdens due to networked consoles and cooling systems. Would fail to meet inpatient deployment and safety requirements 5. U.S. Made Preference (Buy American Compliance) Domestic end products meeting all salient characteristics will be evaluated favorably. Vendors must identify the place of manufacture for the TMS system and all neuronavigation caps. Foreign made systems may only be considered if no domestic product meets the salient characteristics at fair and reasonable pricing. 6. Deliverables Complete TMS system meeting all salient characteristics Neuronavigation caps (S/M/L/XL) Operator manuals and quick start guides Warranty & maintenance documentation (minimum 3 years) Training (on site or virtual) for clinical staff 7. Deliverables Complete TMS system meeting all salient characteristics Neuronavigation caps (S/M/L/XL) Operator manuals and quick start guides Warranty & maintenance documentation (minimum 3 years) Training (on site or virtual) for clinical staff The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services The following applies: 52.203-11, 52.203-18, 52.203-17, 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.203-19, 52.209-10, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.219-1, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52. 222-36, 52.222-50, 52.222-90, 52.225-4, 52.226-8, 52.232-33, 52.233-4, 52.252-1, 852.203-70, 852.211-76, 852.212-71, 852.232-72, 852.246-71 All quoters shall submit the following: QUOTE You must provide LOA (Letter of Authorization) You must state where the product is manufactured All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal, glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. The following are the decision factors: Price, U.S MADE Preference, Past performance, speed of delivery, The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025) Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3) The Offeror s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror s initial offer should contain the Offeror s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10 AM EST on Friday, September 11, 2026 to glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Contract Specialist Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov

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Aug 28, 2026 · 5 fields changed
Title6515--Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Providence VA Medical Center6515--Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal (with U.S.â€"Made Preference)
Notice typeSources SoughtCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Response deadline2026-07-22T20:00:00+00:002026-09-11T14:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-08-212026-11-10
Description2 | Page This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interest parties must response to that solicitation announcement separately. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510, (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing a portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system that is easy to move around in small spaces for the Providence, MA VAMC per the Statement of Work (SOW). This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirements described below. Vendors are encouraged to submit information relative to their capabilities to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a statement that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by July 22, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov with RFQ # 36C24126Q0657 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet QUALIFICATION INFORMATION: Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ SAM Registered: (Y / N) Other available contract vehicles applicable to this sources sought (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 SOW with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the SOW. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Statement of Work 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Providence Healthcare System, is seeking information from qualified and capable vendors that can provide a portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system suitable for deployment inside an inpatient hospital environment. Unlike outpatient TMS clinics, inpatient psychiatric units require equipment that is compact, mobile, rapidly deployable, safe, and operable in constrained clinical spaces without disrupting patient-care workflows. 2. INPATIENT CLINICAL USE REQUIREMENTS The TMS system must support the following inpatient workflows: Rapid bedside neurostimulation, including treatment of patients who cannot safely transfer due to psychiatric acuity, mobility restrictions, or observation requirements. High acuity, time limited schedules, where staff must quickly move equipment between rooms as patient turnover occurs. Flexible deployment in shared multipurpose spaces used for therapy groups, provider consults, or medical evaluations. Reproducible coil placement without reliance on bulky, measurement intensive positioning equipment. 3. INPATIENT ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY CONSTRAINTS Psychiatric inpatient units have strict limitations: Small patient rooms with limited clearance around beds, safety furniture, medical equipment, and doorways. Narrow hallways inappropriate for traditional workstation style systems. Shared rooms that cannot host permanently installed systems. Ceiling height, outlet placement, ligature risk mitigation, constant observation requirements, and fall risk considerations none compatible with heavy, fixed consoles. 4. REQUIRED DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS (MANDATORY MINIMUMS) A. Mobility & Physical Design Generator must not exceed 45 pounds. Generator must include integrated wheels to ensure rapid room to room maneuverability. Must deploy without permanent construction, workstation chairs, anchoring, or bulky cooling devices. Must fit through narrow inpatient corridors and small psychiatric patient rooms. Neuronavigation Caps (small, medium, large, and x-large) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system maintenance for at least 3 years. B. Coil Requirements L coil must not exceed 10 pounds. Coil positioning must be camera guided or equivalent precision, eliminating manual measuring procedures. Must support FDA cleared geometries enabling iTBS (3 minute) and 20 minute bilateral/dorsomedial prefrontal treatments. C. Clinical Safety & Efficiency Passive thermal management (no separate cooling infrastructure). Simple, tablet based interface allowing rapid staff training and minimizing workflow disruption. Must comply with psychiatric inpatient safety requirements, including ligature risk mitigation and constant staff visibility. D. Patient Safety Must allow clinicians to treat patients in-place, reducing elopement risk, agitation, and fall risk associated with transport to outpatient suites. E. Impact if Alternative Systems Are Used Space and safety violations would prevent use of large workstation-style systems. VA would be unable to provide inpatient TMS, delaying care and worsening outcomes. Networked consoles or cooling systems would increase security and IT burden. Failure to meet inpatient deployment requirements undermines VA s ability to deliver essential TMS treatment. CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND REQUIRED SUBMISSION CONTENT Interested vendors shall submit: A. Company Information (Required SAM.gov Base Notice Fields) Company Name Address Point of Contact Title, Name, Email, Phone (SAM.gov requires these fields) UEI CAGE Code Socioeconomic Status (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.) Contract Vehicles (e.g., GSA, FSS, NASA SEWP) Include Place of manufacture of the TMS and Neuronavigation Caps (small, medium, large, and x-large) B. Capability Statement A concise description of the company s ability to meet all technical, physical, and operational requirements outlined in page 3. C. Product Literature Brochures, datasheets, or marketing materials supporting your system s technical capabilities. D. Format Requirements Submit as PDF or Word Max 8 pages Email submission only (no fax or mail) 6. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Response Due Date: July 22, 2026 Response Time: 4:00 PM Time Zone: Eastern Time Responses shall be emailed to: Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal Contract Specialist, NCO 1 Email: glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov Subject Line: Sources Sought Response Inpatient TMS System (Providence VA) No phone inquiries will be accepted. 7. DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning only and is not a solicitation. No award will be made based solely on responses to this notice. Respondents will not receive evaluation results.Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is set aside for FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Providence VA Medical Center 850 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908-4734 is seeking to purchase the following items from below. The Providence Medical Center is seeking (1) AMPA ONE System portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or Equal. This is a new brand name or equal requirement. US Made TMS Preference as long at it meets the salient characteristics. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Description Quantity Unit of Measure Ampa One portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (small) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (medium) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (large) Pack of 10 1 EA Purchase of Neuronavigation Caps (x-large) Pack of 10 1 EA DELIVERY LOCATION: Providence VA Medical Center 850 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908-4734 FOB: Destination Statement of Work Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal (with U.S. Made Preference) Description of Requirement The Providence VA Medical Center requires a portable, lightweight, inpatient suitable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system, procured as Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal. Inpatient psychiatric units impose strict physical, safety, and workflow limitations that necessitate a compact, mobile, rapidly deployable neurostimulation system. Systems designed for outpatient clinics workstation style consoles, tethered cooling systems, or large immobile units are not compatible with inpatient psychiatric constraints A U.S. Made Preference applies to this acquisition under applicable Buy American requirements. Domestic products meeting all salient characteristics will be given preference; however, foreign-made systems may still be considered if they meet all mandatory characteristics and no acceptable U.S. made alternative is identified. 2. Inpatient Clinical Use Requirements The offered TMS system Ampa One or Equal must fully support the following inpatient workflows: Rapid bedside neurostimulation for patients who cannot safely transfer due to psychiatric acuity, mobility restrictions, elopement risk, or observation requirements. High acuity, time limited schedules, requiring rapid movement of the system between multiple rooms throughout the day. Flexible deployment in multi use areas such as therapy rooms, provider consult spaces, and medical evaluation rooms. Consistent and reproducible coil placement without reliance on bulky or measurement intensive positioning equipment 3. Inpatient Environmental & Safety Constraints The system must be suitable for psychiatric inpatient environments with space and safety constraints: Small patient rooms with limited clearance around beds, medical equipment, and anti ligature furniture. Narrow hallways unsuitable for workstation style systems. Shared rooms where permanently installed systems are not permitted. Ceiling height limitations, restricted outlet placement, ligature risk mitigation requirements, constant observation protocols, and fall risk considerations none compatible with large or fixed TMS consoles. 4. Required Device Characteristics (Salient Characteristics Mandatory Minimums) To be considered equal, offered systems must meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the Ampa One TMS. A. Mobility & Physical Design Generator weight must not exceed 45 pounds. Generator must include integrated wheels for rapid room to room maneuverability. System must deploy without any permanent construction, workstation chairs, anchoring, or bulky cooling devices. System must fit through narrow inpatient corridors and small psychiatric patient rooms. Must include neuronavigation caps (small, medium, large, x large). Must include TMS system maintenance for a minimum of 3 years. B. Coil Requirements L coil must not exceed 10 pounds. Coil positioning must be camera guided or equivalent, eliminating manual measurement procedures. Must support FDA cleared geometries, including iTBS (3 minute) and 20 minute bilateral/dorsomedial prefrontal protocols. C. Clinical Safety & Efficiency Passive thermal management no external cooling infrastructure permitted. Simple tablet based interface to enable rapid staff training and avoid workflow disruption. Must comply with inpatient psychiatric safety requirements, including anti ligature, constant visibility, and secure use protocols. D. Patient Safety Must support in place treatment to reduce elopement risk, agitation, and fall risk by eliminating the need to transport patients to other clinic areas. E. Impact of Non Compliant Systems Large outpatient workstation style systems: Cannot be maneuvered in constrained inpatient spaces. Would prevent inpatient TMS services, delaying care and worsening outcomes. Would impose unacceptable IT and security burdens due to networked consoles and cooling systems. Would fail to meet inpatient deployment and safety requirements 5. U.S. Made Preference (Buy American Compliance) Domestic end products meeting all salient characteristics will be evaluated favorably. Vendors must identify the place of manufacture for the TMS system and all neuronavigation caps. Foreign made systems may only be considered if no domestic product meets the salient characteristics at fair and reasonable pricing. 6. Deliverables Complete TMS system meeting all salient characteristics Neuronavigation caps (S/M/L/XL) Operator manuals and quick start guides Warranty & maintenance documentation (minimum 3 years) Training (on site or virtual) for clinical staff 7. Deliverables Complete TMS system meeting all salient characteristics Neuronavigation caps (S/M/L/XL) Operator manuals and quick start guides Warranty & maintenance documentation (minimum 3 years) Training (on site or virtual) for clinical staff The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services The following applies: 52.203-11, 52.203-18, 52.203-17, 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.203-19, 52.209-10, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.219-1, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52. 222-36, 52.222-50, 52.222-90, 52.225-4, 52.226-8, 52.232-33, 52.233-4, 52.252-1, 852.203-70, 852.211-76, 852.212-71, 852.232-72, 852.246-71 All quoters shall submit the following: QUOTE You must provide LOA (Letter of Authorization) You must state where the product is manufactured All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal, glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. The following are the decision factors: Price, U.S MADE Preference, Past performance, speed of delivery, The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025) Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3) The Offeror s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror s initial offer should contain the Offeror s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10 AM EST on Friday, September 11, 2026 to glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Contract Specialist Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov

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