Fiber Photometry Processors
ID: NIMH25001743Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b649774644046b68ea51471bf53697a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking information from small businesses regarding their capabilities to provide Fiber Photometry Processors, particularly the RZ5P model, which is essential for data acquisition and processing in the study of substance use disorders. The processors will be used to record neurotransmitter activity, such as dopamine, during behavioral experiments and substance administration, contributing to the understanding of substance use disorder mechanisms. Interested small businesses, including those classified as HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned, are invited to submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by January 29, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Joseph Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov or Marlene Milgram at marlene.milgram@nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joseph Kennedy
    joseph.kennedy@nih.gov
    Marlene Milgram
    (301) 594-0864
    marlene.milgram@nih.gov
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    D_25-001743_Sources Sought.pdf
    The federal government has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Fiber Photometry Processors to gather information from small businesses regarding their capabilities to fulfill these requirements. The notice highlights the importance of identifying small businesses within several classifications, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned businesses, that are eligible under the NAICS code 334519. The documentation requests details on manufacturing sources, size status, professional qualifications, and relevant experience. The RZ5P processor is necessary to record neurotransmitter activity, focusing on the study of substance use disorders by analyzing the response of neurotransmitters during various behaviors and substance administration. Interested companies must provide a capability statement addressing specific project requirements, company information, and contact details by January 29, 2025. This notice does not represent a solicitation for proposals or commitment to award a contract; it serves solely for research purposes. The government seeks to assess qualified sources before any future solicitation is issued and aims to prioritize domestic sources manufactured in the U.S. The notice emphasizes the need for completeness and compliance while maintaining confidentiality for proprietary information submitted by respondents.
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