SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Micromanipulator
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2023 9:59:41 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- 75N9502300203
- Response Due
- 4/18/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/19/2023
- Point of Contact
- Shivani Patel, Phone: 3015940527
- E-Mail Address
-
shivani.patel@nih.gov
(shivani.patel@nih.gov)
- Description
- Description:� This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality.� 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. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). Background:� The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal focal point for health research. Its mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and apply that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is an Institute within the NIH, seeks to reduce the burden of neurological disease through supporting and conducting basic, translational, and clinical research on the healthy and diseased nervous system, fostering the training of investigators in the basic and clinical neurosciences, and seeking better understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders. to find out as much as possible about the brain and nervous system in order to lessen the burden of neurological disease. Purpose and Objectives: The synaptic communication between the millions of neurons in our brain is what allows it to function normally. Understanding the chemical basis of synaptic transmission under normal and abnormal circumstances is our aim of NINDS� Synaptic Transmission Section, which investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying SNARE complex formation and interaction in cultured neurons from the hippocampus and adrenal medulla. This research could help in the diagnosis and treatment of prevalent neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease. The fields of synaptic transmission and exocytosis research will both benefit from a quality micromanufacturer. An effective micromanipulator is a crucial piece of kit for NINDS� research as without it, the electrophysiological experiment would be impossible to perform. Project requirements: The ability for the unit to combine the flexibility (XYZ: 25 mm), stability, high resolution (4-8 nm), and a drift-free experience. All mechanical components must be equipped with grounding points. The unit must be available with a turn adapter, back-fold adapter, or the fast exchange system. Anticipated period of performance: N/A Other important considerations:� In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government�s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25.
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- Record
- SN06649091-F 20230414/230412230114 (samdaily.us)
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