36C24224Q0657.docx

SUBJECT*

561-24-2-2238-0061 | 36C242-24-AP-1338 AHBPCE - CED Micro Interface (VA-24-00044259)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contractor Support William S Brewington (Contractor) William.Brewington@va.gov 651-293-3017

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

East Orange Campus

Bldg 1, 11th fl, rm 201

185 Tremont Ave

East Orange NJ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide a comprehensive vehicle for.

SERVICES REQUIRED

The VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) requires a Micro1401-04 unit with Spike2 software from Cambridge Electronic Design Ltd (CED). The unit will facilitate real-time processing of experimental data which is being collected in Dr. Daniel Wilhite’s laboratory.

· Specifications

Real-time waveform and digital outputs; high-speed waveform capture (up to 1MHz with 16-bit resolution); allows for ability to process online analysis while host computer simultaneously performs data manipulation, further analysis, and other required tasks.

· Features

DAQ board (1401-04 interface): 4 channels for 16-bit waveform input on base unit; software-selectable ±5V or ±10V input and output ranges; synchronization with other CED 1401s for large numbers of channels, all accurately timed; USB 2.0 high-speed connection, firmware upgrades; synchronization with other CED interface boards for large number of channels.

SPIKE2 software: Built-in script language to customize the program and provide control from simple automation to addition of complex analyses; imports data from many other systems and synchronizes with existing data; exportation to spreadsheet, text, binary, and MATLAB files; continually updated at no added charge.

Place of Performance

East Orange, NJ 07017; Bldg 1, 11th fl, rm 201

INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES:

NCO 2 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your:

1. Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address), GSA Contract number if applicable, and DUNS number.

2. Capability statement must provide detailed and specific information that would demonstrate a capability to perform the tasks as stated in the attached Statement of Work. Failure to tailor capability statement to this specific requirement may result in your company being determined non-responsive.

Responses must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST May 16, 2024. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to Anthony.Murray2@va.gov.

VHA Regional Procurement Office-East

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 2

Albany-Stratton/Bath/Bronx/Canandaigua/Northport/Syracuse Medical Centers Hudson Valley/New Jersey/New York Harbor Healthcare Systems WNY Upstate New York Healthcare System

This Special Notice of Intent to sole source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background

The VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) requires a Micro1401-04 unit with Spike2 software from Cambridge Electronic Design Ltd (CED). The unit will facilitate real-time processing of experimental data which is being collected in Dr. Daniel Wilhite’s laboratory.

Additional details found here: https://ced.co.uk/products/mic4in

Selection Criteria

Selection of the CED research testing equipment + software is based on the performance needs of Dr. Wilhite’s research, which requires extremely accurate (+/- 1%) and precise measurements of respiratory flow and volume data to track respiratory limitations in Veterans with airborne disease. In addition, criteria include real-time correction of the flow signal for body temperature and saturation, appropriate display (real-time and post-processing) of flow vs. volume curves, correction of system drift in real time, custom scripts for processing flow and volume data after collection, and post-processing arrangement of data for storage and statistical analysis.

Deliverables or Deliver Schedule

· Specifications

Real-time waveform and digital outputs; high-speed waveform capture (up to 1MHz with 16-bit resolution); allows for ability to process online analysis while host computer simultaneously performs data manipulation, further analysis and other required tasks.

· Options n/a

· Accessories n/a

· Features

DAQ board (1401-04 interface): 4 channels for 16-bit waveform input on base unit; software-selectable ±5V or ±10V input and output ranges; synchronization with other CED 1401s for large numbers of channels, all accurately timed; USB 2.0 high-speed connection, firmware upgrades; synchronization with other CED interface boards for large number of channels.

SPIKE2 software: Built-in script language to customize the program and provide control from simple automation to addition of complex analyses; imports data from many other systems and synchronizes with existing data; exportation to spreadsheet, text, binary, and MATLAB files; continually updated at no added charge.

Period of Performance

1/5/2024

Place of Performance

East Orange, NJ 07017; Bldg 1, 11th fl, rm 201

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