6515--Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Providence VA Medical Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, is seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system for Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, with responses due by July 22, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for market research only; no contract will be awarded directly from responses, and the government will not reimburse respondents or provide feedback.
The VA anticipates this requirement may be set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or small businesses, or procured through full and open competition based on market research responses. NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) defines the vendor size classification basis.
The required portable TMS system must support inpatient clinical use with rapid equipment mobility between hospital rooms and deployment in constrained psychiatric spaces. Mandatory specifications include a generator not exceeding 45 pounds with integrated wheels, an L-coil under 12 pounds with camera-guided positioning, neuronavigation caps in four sizes, support for FDA-cleared iTBS (3-minute) and bilateral/dorsomedial prefrontal treatments, passive thermal management, and a simple tablet-based interface. The system must comply with psychiatric inpatient safety requirements including ligature-risk mitigation and constant visibility protocols.
Interested vendors must submit responses by email to Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal at glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov by 4:00 PM EST, including company information, capability statements, product literature, and place of manufacture, not exceeding 8 pages in PDF or Word format. Responses will be used for acquisition planning and size determination.
36C24126Q0657 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
7/15/26, 4:19 PM 6515--Brand Name Ampa One TMS or Equal (with U. S. –Made Preference)
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, seeks quotations for one portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) system—specifically an Ampa One or equivalent—along with four packs of neuronavigation caps (sizes small through extra-large, 10 caps per pack), with quotes due September 11, 2026 by 10 AM Eastern Time. This is a combined synopsis-solicitation RFQ issued under full and open competition with a U.S.-made preference.
Place of performance is Providence VA Medical Center, 850 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, with FOB Destination. The NAICS code is 334510 (small business size standard: 1,250 employees) and PSC is 6515.
The TMS system must be portable and lightweight, suitable for rapid bedside neurostimulation in psychiatric inpatient units. Mandatory characteristics include a generator weighing no more than 45 pounds with integrated wheels, an L-coil not exceeding 10 pounds, camera-guided coil positioning, passive thermal management without external cooling infrastructure, tablet-based interface, and FDA-cleared protocol compliance including iTBS and bilateral/dorsomedial prefrontal treatments. A minimum three-year maintenance commitment is required. U.S.-made products receive preference; foreign products meeting all mandatory characteristics may be considered only if no acceptable domestic alternative exists at fair and reasonable pricing.
Evaluation factors include price, U.S.-made preference, past performance, and speed of delivery. Respondents must provide a Letter of Authorization, identify product manufacturing location, hold complete SAM.gov registration, and submit signed offers with Unique Entity Identifiers. The offer acceptance period is 60 calendar days from the response date. Delivery must include the complete TMS system, neuronavigation caps, operator manuals, warranty and maintenance documentation, and onsite or virtual staff training. Questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal at glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov.
36C24126Q0657 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
8/28/26, 8:46 AM