6515--Exablate System | Neurosurgery Insightec

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21 in Mather, California, has issued an award notice under solicitation number 36C26126Q0504 for the procurement of an Insightec Exablate Neuro Imaging System, or an equal, to deliver non-invasive, MRI-guided focused ultrasound therapy for Veterans suffering from essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. The system requires a base Exablate Prime Neuro System with a Mid Frequency (650 kHz) Transducer Package (MPN: SYS943503), including installation, training, and technical support, along with one additional Neuro Head Frame Set (MPN: SET400168-B), and must be fully compatible with a GE Premier MRI 3 Tesla magnet. Technical specifications include advanced software capabilities such as multimodal image registration, automated treatment steps, real-time thermal feedback, 3D visualization, image fusion, dose monitoring, and safety controls. The system must be sourced exclusively from the Original Equipment Manufacturer or an authorized distributor, with proof of authorization required for any non-OEM quotes. Performance is mandated at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, California, with a one-year period of performance beginning on the date of contract award. All items must conform to FOB destination terms and be packed to meet carrier safety and acceptance standards without unique shipment requirements. The contract includes mandatory support, materials, and training for the MagView software, and the contractor is responsible for initial setup and operational training at the facility. The solicitation is governed under FAR 52.212-4 with a deviation for commercial products and services, and incorporates several VA-specific clauses, including deviations for personnel vetting, security prohibitions, SDVOSB/VOSB evaluation, and System for Award Management maintenance. Offerors must be registered in SAM and SBA.gov, and if claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status, must be verified in the SBA database as of the proposal deadline, which was extended to June 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. Proposal submissions are evaluated based on several non-weighted, pass/fail criteria including OEM authorization, with additional consideration given to the system’s technical capability, delivery and training timelines, price fairness, and SDVOSB/VOSB participation. The award will follow FAR 12, selecting the proposal most advantageous