7T MRI system

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses to provide a new 7T MRI system. The system must meet specific performance requirements, including a 7T actively shielded magnet, local gradient coil, and RF receiver system. The purchase includes turnkey installation of the system and trade-in and removal of an existing Siemens 7T Plus MRI. The vendor must provide on-site training to FMRIF staff in the operation of the new system. • The system must be suitable for human patient studies • The system must have a local gradient coil with a maximum gradient strength of at least 200 mT/m and a maximum slew rate of at least 900 T/m/s • The system must have a RF receiver system with at least 64 digital receivers • The vendor must provide a minimum of ten days of applications training to FMRIF staff • The system must be delivered and installed on-site within 12 months following contract award