Project Information

Bid Title

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System - Indianapolis VAMC

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Indiana

Published Date

Sep 17, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C25026Q1013

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

36C25026Q1013

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Sep 17, 2026 10:54 am EDT
• Original Published Date: Sep 11, 2026 10:23 am EDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Oct 02, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334512 - Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use
• Place of Performance:
  Indianapolis , IN 46202
  USA

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202,

“Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement

constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not

be issued.

This solicitation RFQ- 36C25026Q1013 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation

document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

This is a firm fixed price, Small Business Set-Aside solicitation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 334510.

NOTE: This solicitation is for one Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System that is FDA-cleared for

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the requirements listed below. Materials and parts

will be delivered to: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN

46202, FOB destination.

Minimum Requirements

The required TMS device must have the following salient characteristics, specific to the clinical needs

and operation at our VAMC:

- Delivers a series of pulsed magnetic stimuli to targeted regions of the brain, following predefined

treatment protocols.

- Non-invasive procedure—requires no anesthesia and does not disrupt normal cognitive functions.

- Flat purchase model: No pay-per-use fees; acquisition includes all treatment protocols.

- Upgradeable treatment protocols: Device must support future protocol updates.

- High patient throughput: Utilizes a liquid-cooled TMS coil for sustained clinical use with

minimal downtime.

- Low acoustic noise: Device operates at low intensity acoustic signature (clicking), minimizing

patient discomfort.

- System adaptable to any practice size: Must be installable in a variety of clinical settings.

- Theraburst stimulation capability as an available therapy option.

- Clinical safety and efficacy: Free from common antidepressant side effects (weight gain, sexual

dysfunction).

- Onsite installation and training: Contractor provides initial setup and hands-on orientation for

clinical staff.

- Ongoing technical and marketing support included.

- Comprehensive documentation and warranty: Delivered with product documentation, warranty

information, and support contacts.

TMS device is being used to treat:

- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Specifically for patients who have not responded to at least

one antidepressant medication.

- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): FDA-cleared protocols for OCD treatment are also

utilized. The goal is to provide safe, evidence-based neurostimulation for refractory depression

and OCD, improving patient outcomes where conventional pharmacologic treatments have failed

or are not tolerated.

Contact: Rachel MacRae, Contracting Specialist, via email at rachel.macrae@va.gov. No telephone

inquiries will be accepted. Only written inquiries received directly for the offeror are

acceptable. All quotes must be received by 9/17/2026 by 12:00pm EST to Rachel MacRae

(rachel.macrae@va.gov).

Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-

Commercial Products (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025), applying to this acquisition. An award will

be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition

Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes

based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the

Government.

The following must be completed to be considered for award:

- Quote with the following information

o The solicitation number;

o The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

o The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds

Transfer (EFT) indicator;o A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate

compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature,

or other documents, if necessary;

- FAR 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (see attached)

- Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for

Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov.

- To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and

conditions herein as follows:

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included

in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.”

OR

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included

in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the

following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Contractor shall provide an authorized distribution letter. The Contractor shall be an Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized Contractor reseller for the

proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the

OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the

OEM terms and conditions. The Contractor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured/used or

"gray market" items (852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023)). All items must be

covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• VISN 10 CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTING 4100 WEST 3RD STREET
• DAYTON , OH 45428
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Rachel MacRae
• rachel.macrae@va.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 17, 2026 11:22 am EDT Special Notice (Original)
• Sep 17, 2026 10:54 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Sep 11, 2026 10:23 am EDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 65Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

• NAICS 334512Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use

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