6525--RFI - NeuroSignal Robotic Transcranial Doppler (raTCD)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, through its Network Contracting Office 16, plans to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to NeuraSignal, Inc. for the purchase, installation, and training of the NeuraSignal NG2 Intelligent Ultrasound Robotic Transcranial Doppler (raTCD) System. This specialized medical device incorporates advanced features such as robotic vessel search, autonomous reacquisition after patient movement, hands-free bilateral monitoring, microembolic signal detection, waveform trending, local storage compatible with VA IT systems, and a custom robotic headset. Based on market research and clinical needs, NeuraSignal is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these unique technical and clinical requirements, justifying the sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 authority. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334510, referring to electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,350 employees, and the Product Service Code 6525 for imaging equipment and supplies. The solicitation, identified as 36C25626Q0852, was posted on May 29, 2026, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026. The contract will be managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 16 located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with Shasta Britt serving as the primary contracting officer. This acquisition aims to enhance clinical capabilities within the VA by integrating this cutting-edge robotic ultrasound technology into patient care.