Integrated behaviorial eye tracking system

**THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION**

The National Institutes of Health (NIH/OLAO), hereby gives notice of its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Thomas Recording  located at Winchester Strasse 8, Giessen, Germany 35394 for the purchase of the following item(s):

1. AN001565 TOM essential Eye-Tracking System – Qty 2 pc

Eye-Tracking System (TOM essential) with the following specifications:

- Fixed Framerate: 250 Hz

- Fixed Resolution: 640x480 Pixel

 - Accuracy: approx. 0.3° - Precision: approx. 0.2°

 - XY-range gaze: approx. 30°

- Working Distance: 25-300 cm

- IR-Illumination unit

- pre-configured 19” rack mountable computer system with Windows 10 operating system

- Eye Tracer Software for Windows

- LAN-Interface to stimulus computer

 - Data output via csv-file leer

1. AN001566 – Qty 2 pc

TOM flexible - Eye-Tracking upgrade for TOM essential

TOM flexible - Eye tracking software upgrade for TOM essential Eye Tracking System with the following specifications: - Freely adjustable Framerate between 2500Hz @ 384x192px and 200Hz @ Full-HD resolution to optimize data quality - Accuracy: up to 0.03° - Precision: up to 0.003°

1. AN001569 – Qty 2 pc

TOM analog output Eye-Tracking upgrade for TOM

Essential

TOM analog output Eye-Tracking upgrade for TOM essential Eye Tracking System with the following specifications:

- Low latency analog output of gaze and pupil data

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TOM NHP mouthpiece unit with integrated electronic sensor for head- unrestrained eye tracking with Thomas Oculus Motus research stationary (TOM rs)

TOM NHP mouthpiece unit with integrated electronic sensor for head-unrestrained eye tracking with Thomas Oculus Motus research stationary (TOM rs). This system consists of an D/A output board, mouthpiece unit with integrated electronic animal sensor, software update for the TOM eye tracking app and connection cables. A customized holder for the mouthpiece unit and a liquid reward system are optional available.

1. AN000113

PPS heavy metal table – Qty 2 pc

With the Precision Positioning System (PPS) Thomas RECORDING offers a special table and support system to fit any performance in primate training and recording experiments. Our extensive capabilities to manufacture custom tables and frame systems provides exceptional stability for our precision positioning system platform. The main part of the Precision Positioning System (PPS) is a heavy metal table and a frame of strong aluminum profiles. On the rear side, the table is equipped with an u-shaped opening for the primate chair. The table has four height adjustable legs.

1. AN000112 – Qty 2 pc

Frame made of rigid aluminum profiles

1. AN000116 PPS Primate chair - Qty 2 pc

1. AN000211 Trolley for primate chair - Qty 2 pc

1. AN000115 PPS head holder for primates – Qty 2 pc

PPS head holder for primates with head holder outer ring, inner ring, flat bars with two sledges for mounting the head holder unit to X95 aluminum profiles. Furthermore the head holder is delivered with the following accessories: Set of insert screws for PPS head holder base plate (3 pieces per set); 3 pieces of titanium pins for PPS head holder base plate (7mm); 3 pieces of titanium pins for PPS head holder base plate (10mm); 3 pieces of titanium pins for PPS head holder base plate (13mm); Screw driver for base plate thread inserts; 1 piece titanium base plate for PPS head holder (90°); 2 pieces titanium base plates for PPS head holder (120°); Torque screw driver for PPS head holder ring screws; Torque setter

1. AN000114 PPS Curved Guide – Qty 2 pc

1. AN000120 PPS XYZ-manipulator – Qty 2 pc

PPS XYZ-manipulator: Devices that precisely move samples in three

orthogonal axis are called XYZ manipulators. Additional rotational movements around these axis are achieved using add-on rotary devices. While there are six degrees of freedom (XYZ and 3 rotations) for these motions. Thomas RECORDING XYZ manipulators benefit from a kinematic motion design, providing smooth and reliable motion. The XYZ mechanism incorporates a high precision drive and guidance system. The xyz-manipulator housing is made of a very rigid and also relatively lightweight aluminum construction. The Thomas RECORDING xyz-manipulator offers many degrees of freedom like translation in x-, y[1]and z-direction, rotation around the z-axis and adjusting the angle of the z-axis. The Thomas RECORDING xyz manipulator has a special adapter for mounting the manipulator to the Thomas RECORDING monkey stereotaxic system called PPS (Precision Positioning System.

1. AN000117 PPS reward unit – Qty 2 pc

Reward system for non-human primates consisting of measuring beaker (liquid reservoir), plastic tube, short; solenoid valve; valve connection cable; plastic tube; long mounting block; metal arm; metal mouthpiece (sipper tube); mains powered control unit; X95 profile; cube; base plate the reward system was developed for awake behaving monkey experiments. Monkeys usually are trained to perform special tasks to receive a liquid reward (water or juice) if the task was done correct.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is : 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. 

This is not a request for competitive proposals. Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit a capability package in writing to Contract Specialist, Ms. Van Holley at holleyv@od.nih.gov no later than 9:00 AM ET on Friday, April 21, 2025.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  The Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this notice.

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2. SAM UEI;

3. POC name and contact information;

4. The specific product(s) that your company offers that fulfills the same function as the items to be included on this order; and

5. A description of product/services and overall capabilities.

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