Scrambler device

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, specifically the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of a Scrambler Therapy ST-5A Technology Medical Device. This special notice, posted on January 27, 2026, represents the government's intention to negotiate exclusively with Delta International Services & Logistics, Inc., doing business as Erickson Strong Medical, located in Magnolia, Texas, for the supply of this non-invasive pain management device. The Scrambler Therapy ST-5A is designed to treat patients with chronic or neuropathic pain through proprietary technology based on Shannon information theory. The device has been clinically validated by prestigious institutions including the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, demonstrating 80-90% effectiveness with no significant adverse effects.

The primary objective of this special notice is to solicit feedback from interested parties regarding whether the procurement should proceed on a sole source basis or be conducted competitively. Interested contractors must submit capabilities information by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST to rachelle.hamer@va.gov with the subject line "RFQ 36C25026Q0259 | Scrambler Device" to be considered. The justification for sole sourcing centers on the device's unique proprietary technology, the lack of American-made equivalents, and Erickson Strong Medical's status as the verified small business exclusive distributor in the United States. Contractors must be capable of supplying the fully manufactured, ready-to-use device that meets CLE VAMC specifications and understand that the device is manufactured exclusively in Italy, requiring a Buy American Act waiver. Small businesses are encouraged to participate, as the NAICS code 334519 carries a size standard of 1,250 employees.