Soterix medical nirsit standard system

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center) issued an Intent to Sole Source notice on August 18, 2026 for procurement of one Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System with 204 channels; interested parties must submit capabilities information by August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

The system will support the Pain Medicine Service through real-time functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) monitoring of cerebral oxygenation and hemodynamic responses during neurophysiological assessment and pain management therapies. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) following comprehensive market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from May 27 through June 4, 2026 that yielded no responses identifying compliant alternatives. Competing systems from BIOPAC, NIRx Medical Technologies, Artinis Medical Systems, Shimadzu, Hitachi High-Tech, OBELAB, and Gowerlabs were evaluated and found deficient in channel capacity, integrated Diffuse Optical Tomography functionality, wearable ergonomic design, or portability. The NIRSIT is manufactured by OBELAB and exclusively distributed in the United States by Soterix Medical, Inc. (1480 US Highway 9 North, Woodbridge, NH 07095). The procurement includes NIRSIT SCAN & QUEST software, one tablet preloaded with NIRSIT EYE software, installation, and initial user training, with delivery required 80 days after receipt of order. Acquisition ID 36C250-26-AP-3243 is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Inquiries must be directed to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov with subject line "36C25026Q0898| Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System."