Operant Conditioning System for Rats

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
HT9404-12-T-0321
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
PSC
Not on record
Place of performance
4301 Jones Bridge Rd Bethesda, Maryland 20814, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

The due date for HT9404-12-T-0321 is being extended to 23 May at 5:00 EST.

With your quote we require information on how established the system quoted is in the scientific community. Please provide background information demonstrating proven technical expertise in this field with specific reference to the system being quoted.


In addition we are publicizing the budget of ~$40,000 for this system.

Update #2 ·

HT9404-12-T-0321
Operant Conditioning System for Rat
AMENDMENT #1

ADDITION TO SPECIFICATIONS:
The computer should have WIFI capability

AMENDMENT Q&A

Q1) The second bullet under the minimum system requirements list multiple components ( 10 foot extension cable, shock cable, etc.) but no quantities are noted. Would the quantity be one per chamber?

A1) Yes, one per chamber. There are 8 chambers

Q2) The requirements list a computer with Windows XP, would Windows 7 be acceptable?


A2) It would be OK as long as they have the right software it is compatible with.


Q3) Where can I find the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 252.225-7035 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate?

A3) It is attached as part of this amendment


Q4) Should the quote and supporting documentation be submitted directly to you via e-mail, or is it submitted via the fbo.gov website?


A4) Submit quotes directly to carolyn.randolph@usuhs.edu



 

Update #1 ·

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) located on the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD intends to procure an operant conditioning system for use in behavioral research. This system will be equipped with 8 chambers and use rats to study the effects of different types of stressors on drug seeking and taking behavior.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-58 (April 18, 2012)


This requirement is being set aside for small business under NAICS code 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.


Please see attached RFQ for details

Files

File Type Posted
Operant Conditioning System Amendment 2.docx DOCX document
Operant Conditioning System Amendment 1.docx DOCX document
252.225-7035 Buy America.docx DOCX document
Operant Conditioning System RFQ.docx DOCX document

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