Synaptic Dynamics of Sensory Motor Integration
ID: NIMH25000005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d8ce13749ac54742b4899406b4474bfa/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 28, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Oct 28, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Nov 11, 2024, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking a specialized consultant for a sole-source contract titled "Synaptic Dynamics of Sensory Motor Integration." This contract, primarily focused on understanding neural circuit functions related to sensory and behavioral interactions, requires expertise in electrophysiological recordings and computational analysis using animal models. The selected consultant will oversee experimental protocols, data acquisition, and analysis, dedicating approximately 20 hours per week to the project while adhering to strict information security measures. Interested parties can reach out to Joseph Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov or Robin D. Knightly at robin.knightly@nih.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Joseph Kennedy
joseph.kennedy@nih.gov
KNIGHTLY, ROBIN D
13018275302
robin.knightly@nih.gov
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NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source.pdf
Oct 28, 2024, 4:44 PM UTC
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is moving forward with a sole-source contract intended for Dr. Changquan Ye, focusing on the Synaptic Dynamics of Sensory Motor Integration. This contract is classified under NAICS code 541511, involving specialized scientific consulting services over a base period of one year, with two optional one-year extensions. The contract aims to acquire expert consultation on electrophysiological recordings and computational analysis utilizing animal models to further understand neural circuit functions crucial for sensory and behavioral interactions. Key responsibilities include overseeing experimental protocols, data acquisition, and analysis, along with providing specialized expertise in related techniques. The contractor is required to spend approximately 20 hours a week, ensuring regular access to sensitive data, and must comply with stringent information security and confidentiality measures. Responses to this announcement are welcomed from other interested parties for potential future competitive opportunities, though the current decision is based on an established sole-source justification due to Dr. Ye's unique qualifications and prior successful collaborations. Overall, this document solidifies NIMH's strategic approach in securing specialized expertise for advancing research in mental health and neural science.
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