Intent to Sole Source - MRI head coils upgrade (Rapid MR C-13/P-31)

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor:

Rapid MR International, LLC. Acquisition Description: The MRI head coils upgrade (Rapid MR-C-13/P-31) is required to ensure the continutiy of safe, high-quality patient care. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004633) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 04/23/2026 to:

valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.