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 NIHLM2012487 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 2005-17. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 The business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) intends to procure the following items: Brand Name or Equal to Ripple LLC Ripple Grapevine Neural Interface System with the following specifications:

R01381-64 grapevine NIPLow Channel - 64
Neural Interface Processor Low Channel 1EA
R00894 grapevine Nano
32 Channel High Impedance Single
Reference (Animal Only) 2EA
R01044 grapevine Double Interface Cable
Dual Front End Cable 1EA
R00233 grapevine Single Interface Cable
Single Front End Cable 1EA

Mandatory Requirements:
The Grapevine Neural Interface System is a hardware and software platform for neuroscience research and neuroprosthesis development. It processes signals for real-time experiments with a Neural Interface Processor which is connected to a combination of front ends to amplify and digitize biopotentials. The grapevine records up to 512 channels of microelectrode, LFP, ECoG, EEG, and EMG signals using custom adapters to fit any type of electrode.

The "equal" item must meet the characteristics of the brand name item to be acceptable for award. Basis for Award: Offerors must provide descriptive literature or other material that demonstrates their offer meets the forgoing requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer fully meets the requirements of the solicitation, provides the best value, with price and technical factors equally important in award evaluation.
This request is for interested firms with the capability of providing the required equipment listed above are requested to submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 500. All respondents are requested to identify their firm's size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not to exceed 15 pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the requirements above. Your capability statement, not to exceed 15 pages, should include references. Due to time sensitivity, a copy of the capability statement must be received at the address identified in this synopsis by no later than 5 days prior to close of business (5:00 P.M. local time at designated location) on September 10, 2012. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

Confidentiality- No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be
included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)."

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