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

75N98026Q00839

JOHN JOHNSON

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07/20/2026

07/27/2026 1400 ED

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The purpose of this COMPETITIVE COMBINED

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION is to acquire a

MRI compatible LCD display.

The following FAR clauses and Provisions are applicable to this award.

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE)

Title: MRI compatible LCD display

(i) This is a 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00839 /PCA-NIDA-08184. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services.

The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

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, seeks to award a firm fixed-price award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular March 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is “Other Than Small Business”

• This requirement is NOT set aside for Small Business

(v) Description of Requirement:

Cambridge Research Systems BOLDscreen 32. Distributed in the US by Cortech Solutions. Part number B32UHD01-30. In addition, we require ana MRI safe trolley to support the display. Part number is BTUHD01-6-E-10

Salient characteristics:

Most critically, the monitor needs to be compatible with the MRI environment. It must be able to be placed next to a 3T MRI scanner.

It must not induce noise or artifacts in the MRI images.

Video signal must be via fiber optic cable. Power must be routable through an MRI penetration panel.

It must have a built-in camera for monitoring the participant

Must accept video signals from USB-C and/or HDMI.

It must be at least 32 inches – measured diagonally.

It must be 4k resolution (i.e. 3840x2860 pixels).

The screen should calibrate its output to maintain consistent luminance.

The image must be flipped such that it appears normal when viewed through a mirror.

It must include a stand that permits easy placement behind a Siemens Prisma scanner.

Quantity: 1

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH/NIDA

251 Bayview Blvd STE 200

BRC Bldg. RM 07A711

Baltimore, MD 21224

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(viii) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

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

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

(a) 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.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

• Price

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• Past performance

• Delivery schedule

(c) 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.

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

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices:

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(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is (not applicable).

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery timeframe after award

• Delivery terms

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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 27, 2026, 2PM, EST) and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00839 /PCA-NIDA-08184. Responses may be submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

John Johnson, Program Specialist, johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov 667-312-5580.

mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov

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TEMPLATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

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PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a Basic fluorescence micro-endoscope for our ongoing work investigating neuronal circuits that contribute to opioid use disorder and natural/motivated behaviors such as feeding and fight-or-flight.

2. Background Information and Objective: The Neuronal Circuits and Behavior Unit

(NCBU) of the Cellular Neurobiology Research Branch (CNRB), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), uses a combination of state-of-the-art optogenetic, electrophysiology, two-photon fluorescence endomicroscopy, immunohistochemistry, and behavioral assays to elucidate the neuronal basis of survival behaviors, such as feeding, and determine how these behaviors are disrupted in eating disorders and drug addiction.

3. Generic Name of Product: Basic fluorescence microendoscope

4. Purchase Description:

• Fluorescence Microscope Driver – Gen 3 with integrated LISER and 470nm LED light Source (FMD3_LISER_LED470)

• LISER Bandpass Filter: 612 nm / 69 nm, 25.0 mm Dia. (LBPF_612/069)

• Fluorescence Microscope Holder (FMH_400)

• Mono Fiberoptic Patchcord (MFP_400/430/LWMJ-0.48_1m_FC-FC)

• Clamp for Fluorescence Microscope Holder (CLAMP_FMH)

• Assisted 1x1 Pigtailed Fiber-optic & Electric Rotary Joints - 24 contacts, HDMI +

4 auxiliary contact connectors, 400 um NA0.57 fibre, 1m input, optimized for fiber photometry & microscopy (AHRJ-OE_1x1_PT_400-0.57_FC_24_HDMI+4)

• Mono Fiberoptic Patchcords (MFP_400/430/LWMJ-0.48_1m_FC-CM3, MFP_400/430/LWMJ-0.48_1m_FC-FC and MFP_480/500/1000-0.63_1m_FC-

CM3)

• Dummy Twist-on Microscope Body, type L (eDTMB-L)

• efocus Optogenetically Synchronized Fluorescence Microscope Body Gen 3 -

GCaMP/NpHR (eTOSFM3_445/616)

• Electrical cable for efocus Fluorescence Microscope Body Gen 3 (UFGJ_1000)

• Twist-on Imaging Cannula, Model L-V, 0.5mm, Depth range: 2.7mm – 5.7mm

(eTICL_V_500)

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• Twist-on Reduced Footprint Imaging Cannula and Twist-on Imaging Cannula, Model L-V, with fluid injector

• Protrusion Adjustment Ring Set (PARS_L)

• USB3.0 Behavior Tracking Camera system Color (BTC_USB3.0_CO)

• Gentec-EO Pronto-SI Power Meter + SM1 Treaded adaptor + 2.5mm receptacle

+ 1.25mm receptacle

• High performance workstation set up for Doric's systems Processor : AMD Ryzen

9 9950X. 16-core, RAM: 2x32GB DDR5 5600, Graphic Card: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7, Storage: SSD 4TB NVMe + Hard Drive 4TB, Win11 Pro11 Pro Display, keyboard and mouse not included

5. Salient characteristics

• System uses eFocus electrowetting lenses that permit Z-space adjustments of up to 300 microns.

• Adjustments can be made while the mouse is awake and performing a behavioral task.

• Equipped with a large (650 x 650 micron) field of view, which is important for maximizing the number of neurons in an analysis.

• eFocus cannula includes a “twist-on” design that ensures that the miniscope can be quickly and securely attached and detached from the mouse with minimal restraint.

• The software used for image acquisition, Doric Neuroscience Studio, is available for free with free upgrades.

6. Quantity: one set

7. Delivery Date: 90 days after awarded purchase order.

8. Period of Performance: 1 year warranty (electronic, LED ad laser based devices and opto-mecahnic apparatus)

9. Option(s):

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