6640--Intent to Sole Source: Advanced Vevo F2xc Imaging System

The Veterans Health Administration is issuing a pre‑solicitation notice of intent to award a sole‑source contract to FUJIFILM VISUALSONICS CORP for an Advanced Vevo F2xc Multi‑Modal In‑Vivo Imaging System. The system will replace an existing Vevo 3100 platform at the Providence VA Medical Center’s animal facility and will be used by the Vascular Laboratory for pre‑clinical cardiovascular research. The contract includes supply, installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing technical support. The equipment features ultra‑high‑frequency ultrasound, photoacoustic imaging, integrated physiology monitoring, and a suite of analysis software. The VA seeks responses by 17 September 2026. • Sole‑source award; no competitive solicitation will be posted. • Equipment location: Providence VAMC, RI (830 Chalkstone Ave., 02908). • Scope: delivery, installation, training, and support of the Vevo F2xc system plus trade‑in allowance for the existing Vevo 3100. • NAICS 334516 – Scientific and Technical Instruments Manufacturing. • Contracting office: Network Contracting Office 1, Augusta, ME. • Primary contact: Contract Specialist Andrew Simard (email provided). • Response deadline: 09‑17‑2026 10:00 AM EST.