Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Vevo F2 Imaging System Purchase

The Medical University of South Carolina intends to award a sole‑source contract to FujiFilm Visualsonics Corp for the purchase of a Vevo F2 Imaging System, a high‑performance ultrasound platform used for pre‑clinical and translational research across a wide range of animal models and potentially humans. The system includes a specialized imaging station, injection mount, animal warming and physiological monitoring, and advanced software modules (VevoStrain, Auto LV, 4D‑mode, VevoCQ, nonlinear contrast). The university asserts that Visualsonics is the exclusive manufacturer of this technology, justifying the lack of competition. The contract value is $493,218.80 and the deadline for interested parties to respond is May 11, 2026. The procurement follows South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560 and Regulation 19‑445.2105 (B)(5). • Sole‑source justification hinges on Visualsonics being the sole global supplier of the Vevo F2 and its unique photoacoustic module. • Procurement is managed by Leigh Gileno (email [email protected], phone (843) 876‑8843). • No contract number, start/end dates, or renewal terms are disclosed in the notice. • The award will be for a single vendor and is classified as a firm‑fixed‑price equipment purchase.