Maintenance for MRI Scanners
ID: NIMH25001935Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d48f9ce669094be98dc3b8411618787e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide maintenance services for MRI scanners utilized in neurobiological research related to substance use disorders. The procurement aims to ensure the operational efficiency of equipment that records fluorescent neurotransmitter activity, which is crucial for understanding the mechanisms of substance use disorder. Interested parties must submit capability statements detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by February 5, 2025, to Joseph Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov. This opportunity is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside initiative, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting small businesses in the procurement process.

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    Joseph Kennedy
    joseph.kennedy@nih.gov
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    D_25-001935_Sources Sought.pdf
    The Fiber Photometry Processors Sources Sought Notice seeks information from qualified small businesses capable of providing specialized equipment for neurobiological research pertaining to substance use disorders. The intended processors will record fluorescent neurotransmitter activity in real-time and require specific technical characteristics, including advanced digital signal processing capabilities and specialized software. The notice serves several purposes: to identify small business sources, ascertain their size relative to the relevant NAICS code, and establish domestic manufacturing availability for the required products. Interested companies must submit capability statements detailing their qualifications, relevant contracts, and business type by February 5, 2025. This notice is strictly for market research and does not obligate the government to award contracts or cover costs incurred by respondents. The outcome may influence future acquisition methods, including potential contract set-asides for small businesses. The government emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits the inclusion of proprietary information in submissions.
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