ANT Neuro EEGs for BioCook (Biobehavioral Investigations on Cooking) (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
ID: NOI-CC-24-009702Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cab26917506b4428bdd28ba323676b9e/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ANT North America Inc. for the acquisition of additional ANT Neuro electroencephalogram (EEG) systems, essential for conducting biobehavioral research on cooking behaviors. The procurement aims to secure mobile brain and body measurement systems, including training, equipment, and maintenance services, to support the NIH Clinical Center's study on psychological and neural factors influencing dietary behaviors. Given the specific compatibility requirements of the existing ANT Neuro systems and the lack of viable alternatives, this acquisition is critical for ensuring consistent and reliable data collection. Interested parties may submit capability statements by 11:00 AM EST on September 11, 2024, to Lu Chang at lu-chang.lu@nih.gov, as this is not a request for proposal.

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    Lu Chang
    lu-chang.lu@nih.gov
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