SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Wireless In Vivo 32-Channel Recording System with Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System and Software
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2016
- 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-16-688
- Archive Date
- 9/14/2016
- Point of Contact
- Lauren M. Phelps, Phone: 3014802453
- E-Mail Address
-
lauren.phelps@nih.gov
(lauren.phelps@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Wireless In Vivo 32-Channel Recording System with Dual-Channel Optogenetic Stimulation System and Software Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-CSS-16-688 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-16-688 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 1,000 Employees. SET-ASIDE STATUS This acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses. 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 2005-89, dated July 14, 2016. The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through this date. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (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. Purpose 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. This requirement is sourced on a brand name or equal basis. 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] or EQUAL. The brand name or equal requirements are as follows: 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 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 an electrode interface board connector - but please note electrodes are not required at this time) and must have signal coverage for a diameter of least 4.5 meters. 4.The system must include a wireless headstage offering stable signal for a diameter of at least 4.5 meters with a battery offering sufficient power for a 2 hour experiment, wireless radio receiver and wireless optical stimulator. 5.The system must include neural spiking data recording software and natural behavior mornitoring with motion tracking software. 6.The system must include one (1) 32-channel wireless headstage, one (1) wireless radio receiver, one (1) wireless optical stimulator, two (2) movable batteries and recording software. 7.The headstage weight must not exceed 2.8 grams which is based on the average body weight for a mouse. Warranty Requirements: The Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on all equipment from date of installation. All products shall be warranted to be free from material defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for the warranty period. The Contractor shall provide a certified original equipment manufacturer service technician to perform all repairs during the warranty period. Training Requirements: The Contractor shall provide on-site training on use of the equipment to the Government following installation. Training shall be for up to five (5) individuals over one (1) day period for duration of at least four (4) or more hours. The Contractor shall provide an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service technician to perform training. Delivery Requirements/Period of Performance The Contractor shall deliver and install the hardware and software within 30 days after receipt of order. Delivery must be FOB destination and include inside installation. The equipment shall be installed during normal working hours (from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local prevailing time, Monday through Friday). The Contractor shall provide on-site training in use of the equipment at the customer site within one (1) week of equipment installation. Training shall take place between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Bethesda, MD local prevailing time, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall provide an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service technician to perform delivery, setup, and installation. Place of Performance The place of performance shall be the National Institutes of Health, NINDS, Synapses and Neural Circuits Unit (SNCU), 35 Convent Drive, Building 35, Room 3A-201, Bethesda, MD 20892. 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 proposal should be prepared in reference to the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and may be up to thirty (30) 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." EVALUATION CRITERIA The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the solicitation on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technically acceptability shall be based on the following: 1.Contractor must meet or exceed each of the project requirements detailed in this solicitation 2.Contractor proposal must include a one (1) year warranty, inclusive of repairs by an OEM certified technician. 3.Contractor must affirm the ability to meet or exceed the period of performance requirement for delivery and installation within 30 days, and training within one (1) week thereafter, after Contractor receipt of order. 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 (May 2015) apply to this acquisition. 6. FAR Clause 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (April 1984) applies to this acquisition. 7.FAR Clause 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (August 1999) is applicable to this acquisition. 8.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-16-688. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at lauren.phelps@nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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