6640--Intent to sole source - Cygnet Neurofeedback System (VA-20-00019162)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pacific Island Healthcare System, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with BEE Medic Corporation for the Cygnet NFB System. NFB has been demonstrated to influence cortical neuroplasticity significantly and can lead to actual and meaningful microstructural changes in white and gray matter. NFB has been shown to contribute to neuronal rehabilitation by changing connectivities of specific areas of the brain that may have been impaired, and these rehabilitative changes appear to be permanent. Functional (f)MRI studies further validate that NFB may be useful in promoting recovery from neurological disorders that are linked to abnormal patterns of brain connectivity. Hence, this non-invasive and non-pharmacological method may be used to 'normalize' abnormal network activity by manipulating and thereby strengthening region specific brain networks. It has shown effectiveness to enhance sleep, and decrease stress, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and pain. Cygnet neurofeedback system allows for infra- low frequency to very high frequency brainwave training which no other neurofeedback system on the market offers. Because of the complexity of Veteran s needs, having a system that can meet the brainwave training needs in an individualized and relevant manner is essential. This is a notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Thursday, January 30th, 12:00, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.