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

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price, single-award contract to NeuraSignal, Inc. for the procurement, installation, and training associated with the NeuraSignal NG2 Intelligent Ultrasound Robotic Transcranial Doppler (raTCD) system. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as NeuraSignal is the only known responsible source capable of delivering a fully automated robotic TCD platform with essential capabilities including robotic vessel search, autonomous reacquisition after patient movement, prolonged hands-free bilateral monitoring, microembolic signal detection, waveform trending, VA IT-compliant local storage integration, and compatible robotic headset hardware. The solicitation, numbered 36C25626Q0852, was posted on May 29, 2026, with responses due by June 12, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 334510 for electromedical apparatus manufacturing and PSC code 6525 for imaging equipment. All work must be performed at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, and the contractor is required to meet strict VA compliance standards including HIPAA, VA Handbook 6500, and cybersecurity protocols, with no offsite or cloud storage of patient data permitted without explicit written VA authorization. The contract covers the delivery of one complete NG2 system including the console, robotic headset, 2 MHz transducers, fixation mechanisms, mobile cart, and accessories, along with the NGV App subscription and a 12-month limited-service warranty. Installation must be completed within 30 days of equipment receipt, followed by training of physicians, technologists, and nursing staff within another 30 days, with all activities tied to the 45- to 60-day delivery window after purchase order issuance. Acceptance criteria require successful demonstration of stable bilateral insonation, autonomous signal reacquisition following head movement, reliable emboli detection and reporting, and export of data into designated VA directories using reproducible, artifact-minimized Doppler signals suitable for clinical decision-making. The contractor must provide comprehensive documentation including installation records, configuration notes, acceptance test results, training materials, competency checklists, warranty details, and full cybersecurity compliance submissions for VA IT and Information Security Officer review. Contractor personnel must complete