Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SynapseVNA
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a notice of intent for a sole source procurement to maintain and provide technical support for the Fuji Medical (formerly TeraMedica) SynapseVNA product. This contract covers a one-year period from September 4, 2026, to September 3, 2027, and involves ensuring the product remains at the latest revision level while offering necessary technical assistance. SynapseVNA serves as the core component of the ResearchPACS system managed by RADIS/CC on behalf of the NIH, and Fuji Medical is the exclusive developer, licensor, and technical support provider for this product, making it the only qualified source for this service. The procurement will be conducted utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically under circumstances allowing for a sole source because only one supplier is reasonably available. Contracts under this method are exempt from competitive bidding requirements. Comments or inquiries regarding this notice can be directed to Ryssa Nix, Contract Specialist at NIH, before the closing date of May 14, 2026, 12 pm EST. The solicitation is tied to the NAICS code 541519 and PSC code AN13, with performance taking place in Bethesda, Maryland.
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This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested.
This procurement is for a one-year (09/04/2026 – 09/03/2027) contract to maintain our current Fuji Medical (formerly TeraMedica)’s SynapseVNA product at the latest revision level and to provide technical support for that product, when necessary. This package forms the core of the ResearchPACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) maintained by RADIS/CC on behalf of NIH. Fuji Medical is the developer, sole licensor, and sole provider of technical support for the Synapse family of products. As such, it is in the only entity capable of providing the needed technical updates and support services.
This acquisition is being conducted using policies unique to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 –Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstance of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.
Comments to this announcement, referencing this posting number, may be submitted to the NIH, Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, prior to the closing date specified in this announcement, to the attention of Ryssa Nix, Contract Specialist via email to Ryssa.nix@nih.gov by close date.
Notice Type: Notice of Intent
NAICS Code: 541519
PSC Code: AN13
Posted Date: 05/07/2026
Close Date: 05/14/2026 12pm EST
End User IC: Clinical Center
POC Name: Ryssa Nix
Email Address: Ryssa.nix@nih.gov
