AJ13--iX7 FIBER PHOTOMETRY SYSTEM Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source delivery order for a TDT iX7 Fiber Photometry System. This system is required by the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, to support advanced neuroscience research. The intended contractor is Tucker Davis Technologies.
Purpose & Justification
This procurement is for a one-time purchase of the TDT iX7 Fiber Photometry System under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center requires this system for critical neuroscience research, specifically for neural activity monitoring, optogenetic manipulation, and behavioral analysis in rodents. The justification highlights the laboratory's current use of TDT equipment for NIH-funded projects and the necessity of a dedicated system to maintain research productivity and experimental consistency due to high demand and existing system throughput limitations.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Contractor: Tucker Davis Technologies
- Place of Performance: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Product Service Code (PSC): AJ13 (General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development)
- SBA Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and no solicitation document is available. Any interested party who believes they can provide the required TDT iX7 Fiber Photometry System, or an equivalent, must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Deadline for Capabilities Statements: 2:00 PM EST on April 28, 2026
- Submission Method: Inquiries and capabilities statements must be submitted in writing via email to Aunjelaca Miller (Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov). The subject line should reference "Photometry System."
Additional Notes
A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely at the Government's discretion. This notice serves for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or award.