Soterix medical nirsit standard system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is conducting market research to assess industry capabilities and acquisition strategy for procuring a Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System with 204 Channels, a functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy system for Cleveland VA Medical Center, with responses due June 4, 2026 by 11:00 AM ET. This is a sources sought notice for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.

The system will support the Pain Management Service at Cleveland VA Medical Center (10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106) to provide real-time monitoring and measurement of cerebral oxygenation and blood flow for neurophysiological assessment and evaluation of patient response during pain management therapies. The procurement includes the proprietary NIRSIT SCAN & QUEST software, NIRSIT EYE tablet software, installation, and training.

Interested sources must submit responses to Contracting Officer Rachelle J. Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov with subject line "RFI 36C25026Q0596 | Soterix Medical NIRSIT Standard System." Submission requirements include point of contact details, business name and address, socioeconomic category, applicable contract vehicle numbers (GSA, NAC, TAC, or SAC), capability statements or equipment brochures, SAM UEI number, delivery timeline, country of origin, and OEM or distributor status with authorized distributor documentation. Responses must include a letter from Olympus America, Inc. confirming system compatibility. The government will use responses to assess whether sufficient small business capabilities exist to warrant a small business set-aside. Responses are voluntary, non-binding, and will not be compensated or returned.