Sol_75N95B26Q00010.pdf

75N95B26Q00010

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

09/15/2026

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OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05

National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

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+10 000-000000BRITTANY MAY

09/25/2026 0930 ED

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PCA-NIMH-02140

The purpose of this Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is to procure one (1) Lux Fiber Photometry Workstation and accessories.

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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

INTRODUCTION

This is a non competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 75N95B26Q00010. This solicitation is issued as a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (Including Brand-Name).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order on a non-competitive basis to Tucker-Davis Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of One (1) Lux Fiber Photometry Workstation and accessories for studying neural activities of specific type of neurons in freely behaving mice.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519 with a Size Standard of 600.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.

• This requirement is set aside for small business

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The National Institute of Mental Health, Intramural Research Program, Unit on Synapse Development and Plasticity (USPD) requires the purchase of Tucker-Davis Lux Fiber Photometry Workstation and accessories for studying neural activities of specific type of neurons in freely behaving mice in an ongoing project that began in 2023. To ensure project result continuity and for reproducibility of results by two independent sources and ensure minimum instrumental variability the photometry system will allow for further investigation of the pathophysiology of aberrant neural circuits in preclinical animal models.

The system must meet the following salient characteristics:

• RZ10X Processor

• DSPs: 3 DSPs, upgradable up to 4 DSPs or QZDSPs

• LED Outputs: 6-channel LED driver, integrated Lux LED slots

• Sensor Inputs: 4-channel A/D, integrated Lux Sensor slots

• Max sampling rate: ~50 kHz

• Additional A/D: 2 channels, 16-bit PCM

• Digital I/O: 24 bits programmable, 4 bit addressable BNCs

• Ephys Support: PZ5 amplifier input, up to 32 channels Medusa amplifier input, up to 16 channels Dimensions: 19 inches wide, 5.25 inches tall (3U), 12 inches deep

• LxPS2 Photosensor

• Bandwidth: DC - 700 Hz

• Wavelength Range: 320 nm - 1100 nm

• Resolution: 240 fW @ 375 nm, 55 fW @ 900 nm

• LxPM1 Power Meter

• Bandwidth: DC - 3000 Hz

• Wavelength Range: 320 nm - 1100 nm

• Resolution: 36 nW @ 375 nm, 8.2 nW @ 900 nm

• Lx405 LED

• Wavelength: 405 nm

• Lx465 LED

• Wavelength: 465 nm

• Max Voltage on 200m Fiber: 4.9 mW

• Max Voltage on 400m Fiber: 15.7 mW

• Lx560 LED

• Wavelength: 560 nm

• Max Voltage on 200m Fiber: 5.3 mW

• Max Voltage on 400m Fiber: 16.9 mW

• WS-4 Computer Workstation

• CPU: 3.4 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-3570

• Memory: 4 GB DDR3 DRAM

• Video Card: GeForce GT 730 with 2 GB RAM

• OS Hard Drive: 240 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Data Storage: 1 TB, 7200RPM removable hard drive (1 included)

• Network: Two Gigabit Ethernet ports

• TDT Interface: P05 card

• Open Slot: PCIe x4, half-length

• Keyboard/Mouse: Microsoft USB Keyboard and Mouse

• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 7® Professional or Windows 10®

• Software: TDT Drivers, RPvdsEx, and other TDT software as requested

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide the following:

ITEM

NO.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMT

0001 One (1) Lux Fiber Photometry Workstation 1 Ea $ $

TOTAL: $

EXPIRATION DATE OF QUOTE:

DELIVERY LOCATION

Bldg. 10 Rm 4N218C 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Evaluation Factors:

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery schedule

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: N one The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this synopsis must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the required product or service. Responses must include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery period after award

• Delivery terms

• F.O.B. point (destination or origin)

• Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)

• Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by September 25, 2026, 9:30 am EDTand must reference solicitation number 75N95B26Q00010. Responses must be submitted via the SAM.gov webportal. Potential Offerors do not need to register to view a notice;

however, in order to submit questions and/or response to this Notice, an account will need to be established.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Brittany May Contract Specialist Brittany.may@nih.gov http://www.sam.gov/