SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Wireless In Vivo 32-Channel Recording System, Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System and Software for the NINDS Synapses and Neural Circuits Unit (SNCU)
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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-SBSS-2016-505
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2016
- Point of Contact
- Andriani Buck, Phone: 3014021677
- E-Mail Address
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andriani.buck@nih.gov
(andriani.buck@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2016-505 Title: Wireless In Vivo 32-Channel Recording System, Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System and Software for the NINDS Synapses and Neural Circuits Unit (SNCU) Classification Code: 66 - Instruments & laboratory equipment NAICS Code: 334- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing/334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Description: This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease. The NINDS Synapses and Neural Circuits Unit (SNCU) focuses on understanding the development and function of the synapses in vitro and in vivo. Synaptic communication between Neurons in the brain is fundamental for one's daily activity and underlies almost all cognitive functions. When synapse development and function go awry, devastating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases will occur. Thus, it is important to understand synapse development and function. SNCU has generated several rodent models that allow disruption to the synaptic transmission in vivo and the ability to understand the function of the synaptic communication in specific brain regions. Providing investigators access to a state-of-the-art multichannel in vivo recording and stimulation system is crucial to this research. Objective The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a Wireless 32-Channel Recording System and Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System, inclusive of Data Acquisition Software to stimulate and record in vivo neural activity while simultaneously monitoring behaviors in freely moving rodents. Project Requirements: The Contractor shall provide the NINDS Synapses and Neural Circuits Unit (SNCU) with one (1) Triangle BioSystems Combo Wireless 32-Channel Recording and Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System, inclusive of Data Acquisition Software [Triangle BioSystems Item Number: B10-3153-GK, 912-1054-00, 010-0053-10, NEUROWARE032, X50-4113-GH, KS030, LED-121-N, HSO-0011] on a brand name or equal basis: 1.The system must be able to record and analyze neural spiking activity (e.g. local field potential and long-term potentiation) combined with optogenetic stimulation in various animal brain regions. 2.The system must be able to record non-stop neural signal for long duration, unsupervised experiments of up to 2 hours in freely-moving rats and mice of at least a 2-meter signal overlay area. 3.The system must be able to directly connect to silicon electrodes (e.g. using electrode interface board connector) and avoid signal contamination during animal behavior. 4.The system must include a long-distance wireless headstage with high-capacity battery, wireless radio receiver and wireless optical stimulator. 5.The system must include neural spiking data recording and natural behavior mornitoring with motion tracking software. Delivery Date The Contractor shall deliver and install the required equipment within thirty (30) days after receipt of order on approximately September 30, 2016. Section 508 Electronic and Information Technology Standards Is not applicable for this requirement. Capability Statement /Information Sought. The respondent's response shall also include any other specific and relevant information related to the requirements of this project that will enable the Government to determine the capabilities of the company to perform the specialized requirements described in this synopsis. Interested organizations must demonstrate and document in any response submitted, to this market survey extensive experience with and the ability to perform all of the specialized requirements elsewhere described. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. The information submitted must be must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to fifteen (15) page limit. The 15-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondent's technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically (facsimile responses are NOT accepted ) to: Andriani Buck Contract Specialist NIH/NIDA/SSSA Andriani.buck@nih.gov The response must be received on or before July 15, 2016, 5:00 PM (EST). Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institutes of Health, 35 Convent Driv, Building 35, Room 3A-201, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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