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 NICHD-19-169 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 2019-03. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334513 and the business size standard is 750 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for 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 Inscopix Inc. - 2462 Embarcadero Way - Palo Alto, CA 94303 to procure the following new items:
Item#1 Product Code: 1000-003025 - 1 x nVoke 2.0 Integrated Imaging and Optogenetics System for Rodents - Quantity (1) EA includes:

1 x nVoke 2.0 Integrated Imaging and Optogenetics System for
Rodents
A platform for simultaneous or sequential visualization of
large-scale neural circuit dynamics and optogenetic manipulation in
the same FOV. Includes miniature microscope with optogenetic
capability, data acquisition box, and nVoke acquisition software.
1 x Standard Warranty
One (1) year standard manufacturing warranty.
3 x Inscopix Data Processing Software (IDPS) License
Software for identifying cells and their individual dynamics from
Inscopix data with a validated processing pipeline and an intuitive
user interface.
1 x ProView^TM Implant Kit
ProView Implant Kit stabilizes and streamlines the lens implant
procedure. Includes a lens holding device, stereotax rod, screw,
adjustment tool, and instructions.
Technical Support
Prompt, knowledgeable responses to product hardware, software
and technical questions.
Knowledge Base Access
Online access to comprehensive training content, protocols, and
instructional videos.
Standard Scientific Support
Scientific consultation and guidance, plus unlimited support via
email, phone, and video conference for every stage of your
experiments: from design and biological reagent strategies to lens
implantation and data trace extraction with IDPS

Item#2 Product Code: 1000-002315 - Application Module, nVoke
5 baseplates, 5 baseplate covers, and 1 dummy scope - Quantity (1) EA

Item#3 Product Code: 1050-002259 - ProView^TM Lens Probe - lens probes for imaging your brain region(s) of choice - Quantity (5) EA

Item#4 Product Code: 1000-002390 - Field Scientific Consultant On-Site Training
On-site multiple day training with follow-on availability for
consultation by Inscopix Field Scientific Consultant - Quantity (1) Charge

Item#5 Product Code: 1000-002681 - nVista 3.0 Upgrade - 1 x nVista 3.0 Imaging System for Rodents. An imaging platform for visualization of large-scale neural circuit dynamics in freely behaving rodents. Includes miniature microscope, data acquisition box, and Inscopix Data Acquisition software.
1 x Standard Warranty
One (1) year standard manufacturing warranty.
nVista 3.0 system will ship only after return of nVista 2.0 system to
Inscopix.

Purpose:

In vivo calcium imaging has recently emerged as a viable approach to recording neuronal activity as mice are performing behavioral tasks - allowing for the measurement of correlated neuronal activity and behavior. The technique requires intra-cranial injection of virus expressing calcium sensors and the intracranial implantation of a purpose-built optical gradient-index (GRIN) lens that is tethered to a miniaturized microscope for recording fluorescent calcium signals in the brain. With nVoke system simultaneous optogenetic manipulation will allow to test sophisticated causal hypotheses about the relationship between neural circuit activity and emergent brain functions and behaviors.

Inscopix, Inc. is the exclusive developer and manufacturer of the nVokeTM
miniature microscope, data acquisition software, and data analysis software package for large - scale imaging of calcium activity in freely behaving rodents.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), FAR 6.302.
The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the services/products specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation to the following email address [email protected]. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery/turnaround timeframe, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due fifteen calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by August 9, 2018 by 9:00am EST. via email to [email protected]. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NICHD-19-169. Any questions must be sent via email to [email protected] and must include solicitation# NICHD-19-169 in the subject line of email. Faxed copies/responses will not be accepted.
Note: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid all awards certification in the SAM database @www.sam.gov at the time of closing of this RFQ.

 

 

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