ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

6640--Sioux Falls Health Care System - Brand Name or Equal Supply Procurement of DORIC Fiber Photometry System

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C26326Q0182

Response Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Sioux Falls Health Care System, is seeking sources for the procurement of a DORIC Fiber Photometry System, or an equivalent product, as part of a market research effort. This procurement aims to acquire essential equipment for monitoring neuronal activity and integrating optogenetics in freely moving animals, which includes a Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console, fiber light sources, various fiber optic components, imaging cubes, software, and a high-performance workstation. The system is critical for advancing research in neuroscience by enabling precise control and measurement of neural activity in relation to behavior. Interested vendors must respond by December 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Specialist Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig at jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov or by phone at 319-688-3631.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

334516

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC Code

6640

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

36C26326Q0182.docx

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AI Summary

The Sioux Falls Health Care System issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Brand Name or Equal Supply Procurement of the DORIC Fiber Photometry System. This is a market research effort to identify American manufactured equipment and is not a request for proposals. The system, essential for monitoring neuronal activity and integrating optogenetics in freely moving animals, includes a Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console, fiber light sources, various fiber optic components, imaging cubes, software, and a high-performance workstation. Key components require specific technical characteristics, such as precise laser diode specifications, defined fiber-optic capabilities, and advanced camera and processing features. Responses are due by December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM Central Time, and will help the government determine its acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides.