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National Institutes of Health OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

75N98026Q00602

BRITTANY MAY

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07/10/2026

07/31/2026 1730 ED

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The purpose of this Competitive Combined

Synopsis/Solicitation is to procure 50

Faros 180 Rev H Sensor Sets and associated components in accordance to the statement of work and the terms and conditions contained herin.

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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 75N98026Q00602. 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 Bittium for an urgent and compelling need to procure additional Faros 180 sensor units identical to the units in use in a currently running study of the inter-relationships between emotional states and homeostatic rhythms of sleep, physical activity, diet, cognitive function, and physical health and their physiologic and environmental correlates.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334510: Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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 unrestricted.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The National Institute of Mental Health, Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (GERB) is studying the circadian and seasonal rhythms if the internal and external domains and how it correlates with mood regulation and mood disorders in a community-based sample of families in collaboration with the Experimental Therapeutics Branch of NIMH and the Metabolic Clinical Research Unit of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases (NIDDK) at the NIH Clinical Center. The study has enrolled more than 50 participants, and have evaluated 20 utilizing Faros 180 Rev H Sensor Sets.

For continuity of data, GERB is requesting additional units with the following salient characteristics to continue to collect data without changing any variables in the MET-c component of the study:

• Versatile 1-channel ECG device for continuous cardiac monitoring up to 7 days

• Basic package includes: waterproof sensor, 3-electrode cable set, USB cable for recharging and downloading data, Faros Manager Software

• Technical Specifications:

o ECG Channel Count: 1-channel ECG o IP Rating: IP67 (waterproof) o 3D Acceleration Sampling: up to 100 Hz, adjustable o ECG Sampling: up to 1000 Hz, adjustable o Patient type: adult and pediatric o Bluetooth: BT classic (BR/EDR) interface o Memory capacity: up to 180 days o Recharging time: ca 1.5 hours o Data transfer: Micro-USB download o Data format: EDF o Battery life: up to 7 days

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide the following:

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES QUANTITY U

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UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMT

0001 Faros 180 Rev H (9404302) Sensor Set

• 2-Electrode/Short-Wire

(901254) Lead-Set

• USB Adapters for PC

50 EA $ $

0002 3-Electrode (9404266) Lead-Set 50 EA $ $

0003 2-Electrode Wire (9404265) Lead-Set 50 EA $ $

0004 Volume Discount Per Unit 52 EA $ $

0005 Volume Discount Per Wire Lead 100 EA

0006 Shipping 1 EA

TOTAL: $

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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:

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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.

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The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award.

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

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• 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 July 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm EDT, ) and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00602. Responses must be submitted via the SAM.gov webportal olr via email. 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/

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