SOURCES SOUGHT
67 -- Visual Stimulation Projection System
- Notice Date
- 8/9/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333316
— Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing
- 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-2017-668
- Archive Date
- 9/2/2017
- 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
- 1.Solicitation Number: HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-SBSS-2017-668 2.Title: Visual Stimulation Projection System 3.NAICS Code: 333316 Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing 4.Description: PROPixx Projector System (Brand Name or Equal) 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 NIMH Intramural MEG Core Facility requires a high quality visual stimulation projection system in order to provide the ability to utilize high definition (color depth, resolution and timing) visual images in the investigation of brain function both in healthy volunteers and in neuropsychiatric patient populations. Purpose and Objectives: The MEG Core Facility operates a 275 channel whole head CTF MEG system as a shared resource for the Intramural Research Programs of NIMH and NINDS. MEG, magnetoencephalography, is a sophisticated technique allowing high resolution recording of brain activity and as such forms a vital part of the neuroimaging research program. The instrument is in full time use by PI's performing cognitive neuroscience applied research. The CTF MEG system was originally installed in 2002 and has been in continued use since that time. In approximately 2007 the original visual LCD projection system supplied with the system was replaced with a DLP projector providing 1024 pixel resolution and improved stimulus timing. An updated replacement is required to insure the vitality of the research program and its contribution to the mission of the NIMH IRP. The more advanced scientific studies of brain function currently under preparation require higher resolution, faster timing, and deeper color capability. Color depth of 12 bits per each of the three color channels is necessary. Feature Requirements: •high screen resolution 1920 x 1080 •color depth at least 12bit per channel •high refresh rate above 120 Hz in RGB mode •color separation to avoid rainbow effect (i.e. no rotating color wheel) •brightness appropriate to throw distance •contrast 2,000:1 •appropriate interface to insure 2msec accuracy in display timing relative to stimuli synchronization •stable light source over long life with ease of calibration •must be MRI/MEG compatible thus must allow mounting external to shielded room •adjustable lens appropriate to subject display: projection is through a waveguide and two mirrors to a rear projection screen of approx. 16.4" x 12.5" with total throw distance of approx. 8' lens to screen Anticipated period of performance: 30 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 August 18, 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: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN04621390-W 20170811/170809233319-057dd3544b0ca51d830c5a0a1d43edce (fbodaily.com)
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