Attachment 1- Product Description.pdf

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: The Laboratory of Neuropsychology investigates higher brain functions such as learning, memory, and reward-related decision making.

These studies require electrodes to explore deep structures in the nonhuman primate brain to evaluate the relationship between these structures and primate behavior.

2. Background Information and Objective: The exploration of brain regions known to contribute to reward-related behaviors requires different electrode designs depending on the exact region to be studied. The specified purchase is for electrodes that have been designed and tested for reaching deep structures in nonhuman primate, like the amygdala, but still suitable for superficial cortical recordings in nonhuman primates. The specified electrodes are required for three ongoing studies of reward-related circuitry, an essential component of the NIMH mission to understand and develop treatments for behavioral disorders.

3. Generic Name of Product: Linear Array Electrodes

4. Purchase Description:

32 and 64-contact electrodes

5. Salient characteristics

• Passive electrodes for deep recordings in nonhuman primates

• Validated for our studies through live testing

• 32 and 64 contact linear electrode arrays

• 150 um contact spacing

• Minimum loss of signal while electrodes are being repositioned (this requires smooth movement in the brain)

• Sufficiently robust to tolerate 20 to 40 or more penetrations

• 120 mm overall length to reach deep structures

• Omnetics connectors wired to match Ripple Nano head stages

6. Quantity:

Four (4) 32-Contact Electrodes Two (2) 64-Contact Electrodes

7. Delivery Date: 60 days after contract award

8. Period of Performance: N/A

9. Option(s): N/A