RFQ for one (1) 7T Gradient Coil Upgrade

The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health seeks one 7T gradient coil upgrade for its Neurophysiology Imaging Facility, with proposals due June 24, 2026. This is an unrestricted competitive procurement under FAR 12.603 for commercial items, not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Place of performance is NIH/NIMH at 49 Convent Drive, Room B2-102, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The upgraded coil must be mechanically compatible with the Bruker 7T/30 cm magnet, have a clear bore diameter greater than 17 cm, and be compatible with the existing Fujifilm/PCI gradient amplifier (DA 1500-1) and 6-channel shim power supply. Minimum technical specifications include gradient strength of 450 mT/m, slew rate of 1800 T/m/s, negligible eddy current effects, and reliable operation with the existing triple loop heat exchanger at 44 psi water pressure and 19°C coolant temperature. The current coil cannot maintain thermal stability and is compromising data integrity in ongoing neuropsychiatric research studies.

NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses must include unit and total price, shipping and handling costs, delivery period after award, delivery terms, F.O.B. point, product and catalog numbers, product description, UEI, TIN, and business size certification. Evaluation criteria are price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule. Contact Brittany May, Contract Specialist, at Brittany.may@nih.gov.