This federal contract award was issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to Data Sciences International Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Harvard Bioscience Inc. The $45,091.96 firm fixed-price purchase order is for the supply of 12 rodent blood pressure/activity/temperature implants. This equipment will allow NIDDK researchers to study blood pressure and body temperature regulation in relation to food intake and metabolic rate. The original pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a non-competitive award, as DSI's specialized implants are required and no other source can fulfill the agency's needs. While not designated as a set-aside, DSI is a self-certified small disadvantaged business. This award is associated with a $4.8 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that DSI holds with the Defense Health Agency, enabling the military and other federal partners to readily acquire DSI's biomedical equipment and services.