Fieldline 64 Sensor
ID: NIMH25001453Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf093845c9214d2385138fcd40584160/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 22, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide equipment and services for the development of a non-invasive magnetocardiography (MCoG) array, focusing on the Fieldline V3 Sensor. The project aims to enhance the measurement of human neurophysiology by supplying 64 sensors and related hardware, as well as research and design services, including the prototyping of a compound gradiometer. This initiative is critical for advancing the understanding of brain function through improved non-invasive observation techniques. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capabilities by January 22, 2025, and can contact Joseph Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov or Marlene Milgram at marlene.milgram@nih.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Joseph Kennedy
joseph.kennedy@nih.gov
Marlene Milgram
(301) 594-0864
marlene.milgram@nih.gov
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D_25-001453_Sources Sought.pdf
Jan 7, 2025, 1:04 PM UTC
The SAM.gov Sources Sought Notice seeks information on qualified small businesses capable of providing equipment and services related to the development of a non-invasive magnetocardiography (MCoG) array, specifically the Fieldline V3 Sensor. Intended to enhance the measurement of human neurophysiology, this project requires businesses to submit documentation proving their ability to supply 64 sensors and related hardware as well as research and design services, including the prototyping of a compound gradiometer. Key objectives involve demonstrating MCoG feasibility and developing optimized sensors. The government emphasizes small business participation, requesting details on business classification and capabilities. The notice clarifies it is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to assess the market for potential sources. Responses must be submitted by January 22, 2025, focusing on specific project requirements, company qualifications, and ownership type. All submissions must ensure confidentiality and must be formatted correctly to be considered. This document serves a research purpose to shape future acquisition strategies, potentially leading to contract awards for successful respondents.
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