7A21--GAIT Analysis Machine (Medical Research) Intent to Sole Source

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Bid Title
7A21--GAIT Analysis Machine (Medical Research) Intent to Sole Source
Issuing Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
Wisconsin
Published Date
May 7, 2026
Closing Date
May 14, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
36C25226Q0425
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Notice ID
36C25226Q0425
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: May 07, 2026 09:43 am EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: May 14, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: May 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 7A21 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs William S. Middleton Memorial VA Medical Center Madison , WI 53705-2254
    USA
Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
(IAW FAR 12.603 and FAR 5.203)
1. Solicitation Number:
36C25226Q0425
2. Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items
Intent to Sole Source
3. Classification Code:
PSC: 7A21 IT and Telecom Business Application Software
NAICS: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
Size Standard: $34.0M
4. Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 12, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Stoelting Co., the exclusive authorized U.S. distributor of the Ugo Basile G.A.I.T. (Gait Analysis and Imaging Tool) system. This acquisition is for a commercial, integrated gait analysis platform required by the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Medical Center, Madison, WI, for execution of a MERIT funded traumatic brain injury (TBI) research project.
The G.A.I.T. system provides simultaneous ventral and lateral high resolution imaging, automated AI driven gait detection, and artifact correction essential for post TBI locomotion analysis in mice. Market research confirms that no other vendor can meet the required technical specifications, and no verified VOSB/SDVOSB or U.S. manufacturer provides an equivalent product. As the system qualifies as an IT commercial product, the IT exception to the Buy American statute applies.
5. Sole Source Justification
Stoelting Co. is the only authorized U.S. distributor of the Ugo Basile G.A.I.T. system. No alternative system offers the required dual view imaging and AI based artifact correction capabilities necessary for accurate motor function evaluation in TBI mouse models. Other available systems rely on single view imaging or threshold based detection and cannot meet research requirements. The VA Rule of Two cannot be met, as no VOSB/SDVOSB sources provide or distribute this product. Additionally, the Nonmanufacturer Rule cannot be satisfied for a set aside. Therefore, an unrestricted, sole source award is required.

6. Intended Source
Stoelting Co.
620 Wheat Lane
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Phone: (630) 860 9700
7. Anticipated Contract Type
Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Commercial Item Purchase
One time delivery
8. Delivery Location
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
2500 Overlook Terrace
Madison, WI 53705 2254
9. Responses
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, parties who believe they are capable of supplying an item that meets all required specifications may submit a capability statement no later than 5:00 PM, May 14, 2026.
Responses must be emailed to:
Contracting Officer: Stacy Massey
Email: Stacy.Massey@va.gov
No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
10. Disclaimer
A determination not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the Government s discretion. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to award a contract.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
  • MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • May 07, 2026 09:43 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
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