SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Hybrid EEG/Transcranial Current Stimulation Systems
- Notice Date
- 5/25/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-367
- Archive Date
- 6/22/2016
- Point of Contact
- Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3015942490
- E-Mail Address
-
lauren.phelps@nih.gov
(lauren.phelps@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Hybrid EEG/Transcranial Current Stimulation Systems Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-367 INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-367 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard of 500 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is unrestricted and available for full and open competition. ACQUISITION AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and IS NOT expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88, dated May 16, 2016. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) focuses on clinical trials and research studies to advance knowledge and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. The Human Motor Control Section (HMCS) within DIR conduct clinical and research studies on normal volunteers and patients with neuromuscular disorders and stroke. Transcranial current stimulation (tCS) is a technique that delivers weak electric currents through the scalp. Monitoring electroencephalography (EEG) at time of stimulation provides valuable information on the mechanism of current stimulation and allows for optimization of the stimulation parameters. This process also aids in the preventive treatment of neurological conditions characterized by abnormal peaks of cortical excitability, such as seizures, thus creating a non-invasive closed loop system. The HMCS requires EEG/transcranial current stimulation systems to modulate the effects of sleep debt on learning in on-going research studies. Purpose The purpose of this acquisition is to procure two (2) wireless, hybrid EEG/ transcranial current stimulator systems that are MRI and MEG compatible for research and clinical studies on patients with neuromuscular disorders and stroke. One system shall be 20-channel and the other shall be 32-channel. Project Requirements The NINDS Human Motor Control Section requires delivery and installation of two (2) hybrid electroencephalograph (EEG) transcranial current stimulator (tCS) systems. The equipment must meet the following specifications: a.One of the two systems must record 20 channels EEG and the other system must record 32 channels EEG. b.Both systems must have USB 3.0 connectivity and wireless capability. c.Both systems must record EEG and deliver current stimulation simultaneously using the same electrodes. d.Both systems must be compatible with an Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) system for closed-loop VR with minimal acceptable latency (<100msec). e.Both systems must have the following EEG functionalities: 1.Bandwidth: 0 (DC) to 125 Hz or higher 2.Sampling rate minimum of 500Hz 3.Resolution: 24 bits - 0.05 microvolt (uV) 4.Measurement Noise: Less than 1 uV RMS 5.Common mode rejection ratio: Greater than 115 dB 6.Input impedance: > 1 gigaohm 7.Allows for stimulation simultaneously (tDCS and TMS compatible) 8.Communication: wireless (via Bluetooth 3.0; 24 Mb/s) and wired (via USB 3.0; 480 Mb/s) options 9.Output: ASCII data files or TCP/IP raw data streaming; EDF+ and NEDF optional 10.On-board storage (e.g. microSD card or other storage device) f.Both systems must have the following stimulator functionalities: 1.Each must have the same number of stimulator channels as EEG channels 2.Stimulation types: tDCS, tACS and tRNS, with Double-blind Sham mode 3.Frequency range: 0 to 250 Hz (tACS) and 0 to 500 Hz (tRNS) 4.Configurable bandpass filter for tRNS 5.Maximum current per channel: ± 4mA 6.Current accuracy: 1% or better 7.Current resolution: 1 μA or better 8.Current must be independently configurable for each channel 9.Configurable Ramp-up and Ramp-down times 10.Voltage: ± 15 V per electrode (30 V potential difference) g.Both systems must have the following stimulator safety features: 1.User selectable maximum current per electrode 2.User selectable maximum total injected current (by all electrodes, any time). 3.Pre-programmed stimulation session options 4.Impedance checks before and during stimulation 5.The ability to abort simulation at any time h.The systems must have real-time access to EEG data via instrument controller (including data quality check, raw data, filtered data, spectral features, scalp maps, etc.) with available versions for Windows 7 and 8 platforms. i.The systems must include a toolkit for networked device control and a software suite for designing custom real-time neurofeedback applications Extended Warranty Requirements: The Contractor shall provide a two (2) year extended warranty on all equipment and a standard one (1) year warranty on the system batteries. All products shall be warranted to be free from material defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for the warranty period. Caps, electrodes, gel and other disposables may be excluded from warranty. Equipment Training Requirements: The Contractor shall provide assistance to users in setting up the system either via Skype or on site and provide training regarding all aspects of operation of the systems either via Skype or on site. Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance The overall period of performance for this requirement shall be ten (10) weeks. The contractor shall deliver the required equipment within eight (8) weeks after receipt of order and shall provide the required equipment training within two (2) weeks thereafter. FOB Destination delivery is mandatory and must be included in any quotation submitted. Place of Performance The required equipment shall be delivered to the NIH Main Campus, Building 10, located at 10 Center Drive, Room 7D-54, Bethesda, MD 20892. FOB Destination inside delivery is required. Contract Type The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price commercial items purchase order for this requirement. Invoicing shall be on a NET30 basis and payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). RESPONSE FORMAT Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror's capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The offeror must submit 1) a technical response and 2) a separate price quotation. The technical response should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be up to twenty (20) single-sided pages. The price quotation must include the requirements listed above as well as associated pricing. Contractors must provide their Company Name, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Business Size, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information in their responses. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESPONSE MEETS THE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES EACH OF THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERION AND THE EVALUATION FOCUS THAT IS INDICATED FOR EACH CRITERION. RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE BOTH A TECHNICAL DOCUMENT AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTATION. CONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING BOTH A TECHINICAL RESPONSE ADDRESSING THE EVALUATION CRITERIA AND A SEPARATE PRICE QUOTAITON SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability shall be based on the following: 1.The Contractor must meet or exceed each of the project requirements detailed in this solicitation 2.The Contractor must confirm the ability to meet or exceed the period of performance/delivery and installation requirements. (Delivery within 10 weeks or less). The quotation must include a delivery lead time. 3.The Contractor must provide a two (2) year extended warranty. APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 1.All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. 2.The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (April 2014), applies to this acquisition. 3.FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (October 2014) applies to this acquisition. 4.A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 2015), is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management. 5.FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2015) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (March 2016) apply to this acquisition. 6. FAR Clause 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (April 1984) applies to this acquisition. 7.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. In addition, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall be assigned to the awarded contract. The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract; or (6) sign written licensing agreements. Any signed agreement shall be incorporated by reference in Section K of the contract The Government may unilaterally change the COR designation for this contract. CLOSING INFORMATION Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. All responses must be received by the closing date of this announcement and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-367. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Lauren Phelps, Contracting Officer, at lauren.phelps@nih.gov.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIDA-2/HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-367/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN04128353-W 20160527/160525234343-e905bb2d383ad260977c0ad036122afd (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |