ColorDome with UV LED Stimulators

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation number is 75N94025Q00230 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000e.  However, this solicitation is not set aside for total small business.  This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Diagnosys of Lowell, MA to procure a new ColorDome with UV LED Stimulators Xenon and the following products and services:

1. Model D137 - ColorDome with UV LED Stimulators Xenon with UV, Red, Green, Blue LEDs (i.e., include UV LEDs; drop Amber LEDs).  Regular cable – Qty (1) EA
2. Model#  D200 - Replacement Gold Wire Electrode (-2 = 2 mm, -3 = 3 mm, -5 = 5 mm inner diameter loop) 2.0 mm diameter loop – Qty (2) EA
3. Custom Lab Cradle tabletop stand, harness and heated platform – Qty (1) EA
4. Item# D200- System Setup and Operator Training (may be remote or on-site, depending on local conditions and customer preference, based on agreement between Diagnosys and customer) 1 Day (On-site) – Qty (1) Charge – 3 users

The laboratory performs electroretinogram study to measure function of mouse vision at specific light wavelengths. ColorDome is necessary because it can be customized to generate different blue, green, red, and xenon light at various intensities. These different lights are used as stimulators for the animal eyes which we can then measure their responses. In addition, this ColorDome is in the shape of a cradle. This feature is important because it can shield animals from outside/environmental light which will interfere with the test. There is no other similar product in the market that is in the right shape and can be customized and calibrated to generate lights at different wavelengths and intensities.

The ColorDome can be customized with different LED light stimulators generating various wavelength lights according to our experimental needs. It can install UV LED light which is in the sensitive range of mouse vision.

The lab currently has a Diagnosys ColorDome E3, however the lab needs a replacement/updated ColorDome for ongoing experiments. Only the requested ColorDome, is compatible and will interact optimally with the labs’ existing Diagnosys ColorDome E3 console and computer, which is a must for this requirement. In addition, the same set up is required for consistency of ongoing experiments. Diagnosys is the only known supplier of the Model D137 Color Dome system.

Delivery/Installation:

Delivery Address:

National Institutes of Health

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20892

This will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

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