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

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) seeks to acquire and implement a Robotic Transcranial Doppler (TCD) system, named NeuroSignal, to enhance cerebrovascular monitoring in neurocritical care, stroke, and perioperative settings. This acquisition includes the TCD system hardware, necessary software licenses, and integration with VA-approved IT infrastructure. Key objectives are continuous, high-quality neuromonitoring, standardized TCD acquisition, improved workflow efficiency, and secure data management. The system must feature robotic automation for vessel search and signal optimization, continuous monitoring stability, and advanced analytics for microembolic signal detection and vasospasm risk. The contractor is responsible for installation, configuration, staff training, a minimum one-year warranty, and adherence to VA data security and HIPAA compliance. Deliverables include the hardware, software, documentation, training materials, and security compliance records, with specific timelines for delivery, installation, and training.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to NeuraSignal, Inc. for the purchase, installation, and training of the NeuraSignal NG2 Intelligent Ultrasound Robotic Transcranial Doppler (raTCD) System. This special notice, issued under FAR 5.2 and justified by FAR 6.302-1, states that NeuraSignal is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required fully automated robotic TCD platform with specific capabilities such as robotic vessel search, autonomous reacquisition, prolonged hands-free monitoring, MES detection, waveform trending, VA IT-compliant local storage, and compatible robotic headset hardware. The contract includes the NG2 Intelligent Ultrasound System, NGV App Subscription, NeuraCare Limited-Service Warranty, on-site TCD training, clinical education, and domestic shipping. The period of performance outlines delivery within 45-60 days ARO, installation within 30 days of receipt, training within 30 days of installation, and a 12-month warranty. The place of performance is the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the brand-name NeuraSignal system or meet all robotic TCD requirements. The government retains the sole discretion to determine if competition is possible based on responses.