A mandatory site visit for the installation of a high-power 7T MRI system will be held on September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at NIH Bethesda Campus, Building 10 (assembly point: B1 NMR Loading Dock). The procurement is an open, competitive brand-name-or-equal acquisition for a 7T MRI system with a local gradient subsystem, including turn-key installation and optional upgrades for future fiscal years. Bidders must pre-register for the site visit and physically attend and sign the official log; failure to do so will disqualify their bids. The government will