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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 11, 2017 FBO #5740
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66 -- Fiber Photometry System w/ Optogenetic Stimulation - Attachment

Notice Date

8/9/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

#334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

VA26217N1675
 

Response Due

8/14/2017
 

Archive Date

9/13/2017
 

Point of Contact

Evans, Carol
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334519 (size standard of 500 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Fiber Photometry System with Optogenetic Stimulation that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA San Diego Healthcare System: Salient Characteristics for Fiber Photometry System Must be capable of simultaneously performing in-vivo electrophysiological recordings using electrical stimulation ranging from -12V and +12V in real-time. Analog-digital converter must have at least 10 digital-signal input/output and at least 8 analog outputs to allow for real-time analysis. The motorized commutator must have a spin speed of at least 18 RPM. The commutator system must allow for at least 64-channel data with a signal /noise ratio of 120dB. Must have a 64-channel pre-amplifier with a signal-noise ratio of at least 100dB. Amplifier must include a 16-bit digital to analog converter with sample rates of 50,000 Hz and a signal-noise ratio of 80dB. Must have an electronic isolated stimulator that can pass electrical current through the same wiring. Brand Name or Equal to: Product #: RZ2-2 / 64 Channel Digital Recording System w/ Optogenetic Stimulation Product #: PZ5-0 / NeuroDigitizer Multi-Modal Amplifier Product #: ACO32 / Motorized Commutators Product #: WS-8 / WS Workstation Product #: ZD32 / ZIF Clip Digital Headstages with accessories The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes. (9) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (11) Please provide your DUNS number. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carol.Evans3@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, August 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LBVANBC/VAMD/VA26217N1675/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA262-17-N-1675 VA262-17-N-1675_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3722299&FileName=VA262-17-N-1675-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3722299&FileName=VA262-17-N-1675-000.docx

 

File Name: VA262-17-N-1675 Optogenetic Stimulation System RFI 1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3722300&FileName=VA262-17-N-1675-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3722300&FileName=VA262-17-N-1675-001.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: VAMC San Diego;3350 La Jolla Village Drive;San Diego

Zip Code: 92161
 

Record

SN04620353-W 20170811/170809232252-4e09577f449da10dab9758ccbeeb5ae6 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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