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

The National Institute of Health intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Rapid MR International, LLC, for an MRI head coils upgrade. The upgrade is required to ensure the continuity 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. The contract will be for the provision of an A2P adapter and coil driver upgrades for the RAPID Biomedical 31P/1H and 13C/1H Head Coils. • The A2P adapter is intended for use with research coils that have a legacy A-port connector in combination with GE MR systems equipped only with a P-port receptacle. • The coil driver upgrades are required for the RAPID Biomedical 31P/1H and 13C/1H Head Coils to be compatible with the GE MR system. • The contract will be negotiated on an other than full and open competition basis. • The total cost of the upgrade is estimated to be $29,333.00.