SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- Implantable Telemetry System
- Notice Date
- 6/9/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3165, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2017-380
- Archive Date
- 7/8/2017
- Point of Contact
- Andrea McGee, Phone: 301480-2449, Andrea McGee, Phone: 3014358781
- E-Mail Address
-
amcgee@nida.nih.gov, amcgee@mail.nih.gov
(amcgee@nida.nih.gov, amcgee@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 1.Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2017-380 2.Title: Implantable Telemetry System 3.NAICS Code: 511210 4.Description: ADP Equipment, Travel, & Training 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: NIMH requires a high quality implantable telemetry system capable of measuring EEG, EMG, temperature and activity from multiple mice simultaneously. We are using previous data obtained through the DSI device and we need to purchase the same device for continuity of research and to reliably compare older and new data. To maintain the consistency and quality of our research, we require purchasing the same system from the same vendor. The implantable telemetry system capable of measuring EEG, EMG, body temperature and activity from multiple mice simultaneously is the most efficient and the best choice for our lab. Purpose and Objectives: NIMH's aim is to understand the role of a typical mammalian photoreceptors and their non-image forming (NIF) visual functions. Our lab explores the effects of light on learning, memory, mood and sleep, which relies heavily on behavioral studies. The continuous recording of physiological data (EEG, EMG, body temperature and activity), on multiple animals simultaneously, is crucial for the research in our Lab. We are starting a new lab in NIMH/NIH and from now on, our research will focus on the relationship between biological clock and learning, memory, mood, and sleep. Prior to joining NIMH, we used the same system in our previous lab and we need to compare previous results from our past lab, with future results at NIMH. A system which can constantly measure and record EEG, EMG and body temperature from multiple animals is essential for our studies. We cannot carry out our future experiments in NIMH/NIH without this system. The implantable telemetry system which is capable of measuring EEG, EMG, temperature and activity from at least 16 mice simultaneously, shall allow the lab to design more diverse experiments and gain more robust data set. The implantable (small size) detection probes shall reduce the pain of the animals and improve the data quality. The long battery life (6 weeks without replacement) of the detection probes shall allow prolonged data requisition and produce more powerful data set. Features/Requirements: One complete implantable telemetry system capable of measuring EEG, EMG, core body temperature and activity from 16 mice simultaneously including the following requirements below: a) Temperature monitoring solution, Anipill, with 50 capsules. Anipill is the only technology available in the market allowing core body temperature recording from socially housed mice. b) F20-EET implant that provides a prolonged battery life of approximately 6 weeks c) EEG analysis software, Neuroscore. d) 2 days of on-site surgical training and 2 days of on-site installation and system training. e) Telemetry receiver with two biopotential channels (temperature & activity) with battery life of approximately 6 weeks. f) A telemetry receiver for plastic cages including one 4.5meter cable. g) Ponemah Software System, configured with MX2 16 source acquisition interface. h) 50 Anipill Capsules and 1 Anipill Activator Kit for core temperature monitoring on socially housed mice. i) New Neuroscore v3.2 Core Software with NeuroScore Rodent Sleep Module. Quantity: •(16) The PhysioTel F20-EET transmitters, Two Biopotential channels •(1), F20-EET Starter kit •(16), Receiver for Plastic Cages •(2) MX2 •(1) Signal Detector •(1) Network Switch •(1) Ponemah Software System •(50) Anipill Capsule 0.1C •(4) Aniview Monitor Alone •(1) Aniview Monitor Kit with Software •(1) Anipill Activator Kit •(1) New Neuroscore Software •2 days of on-site Surgical Training at Customer Site •DSI Travel Expenses •On-Site Advanced Operational Training with Software Training (2 days) Anticipated period of performance: 90 days ARO Capability statement /information sought. Contractors that believe they possess the ability to provide the requirement should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contract Specialist. The response should directly and specifically state in the, capabilities statement, which project requirements you can supply. Contractors must also provide their Company Name, DUNS Number, Physical 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. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be must be in and 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 ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. The response must include the respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. All responses (capability statements) sent in response to this Small Business Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to the Contract Specialist. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Andrea McGee, Contract Specialist at e-mail address amcgee@mail.nih.gov The response must be received on or before June 23, 2017 at 12:00PM, eastern time. "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: 35A Convent Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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