Supply of MRI-Compatible Blood Gas Control System (OEM or Authorized Distributor)

The contract requires the supply of an MRI-compatible blood gas control system, specifically the RespirAct® RA-MR™ or an equivalent device, designed to precisely and automatically regulate end-tidal PCO₂ and PO₂ levels in subjects who are breathing spontaneously within the confined and magnetically sensitive environment of an MRI scanner. The system must ensure reliable, real-time control of respiratory gas concentrations without interfering with MRI image quality or safety, making it essential for advanced neuroimaging and physiological research applications that demand strict metabolic control. The device must be fully approved for use in high-field MRI environments and meet all technical and safety standards for clinical and research settings. This is a subcontract solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under Rpo East (36C24E), with performance required in Boston, Massachusetts, and a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 identifies the scope as medical equipment manufacturing, indicating that the offeror must be an original equipment manufacturer or an authorized distributor capable of delivering compliant, clinically validated hardware. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type, and all prospective bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets the exact technical specifications for MRI compatibility, automation, and precision control to be considered eligible.