6640--Intent to Sole Source Fiber Light Source Photometry Console
ID: 36C26326Q0257Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d8b1c1e4fb841b992d5ef1c34b407c0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to Doric Lenses Inc. for the procurement of a Fiber Photometry system, which is crucial for research activities at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The required system includes a Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console, various fiber photometry components, and specialized software for data analysis, all essential for monitoring neuronal activity and integrating optogenetics. Interested firms that believe they can meet these specifications may submit written notifications and capability statements by January 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, with all submissions directed to Contracting Specialist Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig at jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516, and the contract will not be open for competitive quotes.

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    Jennifer Watkins-SchoenigContracting Specialist
    (319) 688-3631
    jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a sole source contract to Doric Lenses Inc. for a Fiber Photometry system. This system includes the Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console (BBC300), various fiber photometry mini cubes, imaging and wireless photometry components, the FluoPulse™ system, Doric Neuroscience Studio V6, Danse™ software, and accessories. Doric Lenses Inc. is identified as the proprietary manufacturer and distributor of the console. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit written notifications and capability statements by January 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Submissions must include company details, SAM UEI number, point of contact information, business size, and supporting evidence of their ability to perform the requirements. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516.
    SOW DORIC Fiber Photometry System.docx
    The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System requires a Brand Name or Equal DORIC Fiber Photometry system for its research activation project. This system, essential for monitoring neuronal activity and integrating optogenetics, includes various components such as a Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console, 4 laser diodes Fiber Light Source, Mono Fiberoptic Patchcords, a Branching Box, a Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry Cube, and other specialized accessories. The project also specifies a high-performance workstation and software subscriptions like Danse™ for data analysis. Delivery is required at the Research building on the Sioux Falls VA campus, with installation tentatively scheduled for May 2026 during duty hours. The contractor is responsible for technical assistance, development, and generation of final specifications, and the entire system comes with a one-year warranty or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater.
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