HydroCel GSN 130 Saline Nets
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Section on Social and Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience, is soliciting quotes for HydroCel GSN 130 Saline Nets. This acquisition, under RFQ 75N98026Q00235, aims to procure ten (10) EEG nets for a high-density electroencephalogram (EEG) system. The requirement is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order, and responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NIMH requires ten (10) 128-Channel Saline HCGSN nets across various head sizes (34-54cm), each with a 1-year warranty. These nets are essential for capturing whole brain activity across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood, and are specifically compatible with the EGI-EEG system. The nets must also be compatible with fMRI, TMS, MEG, and TES for potential future studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (RFQ 75N98026Q00235)
- Authority: FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items)
- NAICS Code: 423450 – Medical, Dental, And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Period of Performance: 12 months from the date of award
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources may submit an offer.
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Delivery: Within 30 days from receipt and acceptance of award to Bethesda, MD.
- Payment Terms: Net 30
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include brand name requirements, salient characteristics, price, and delivery.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit quotes electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov. Responses must include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, product/catalog number(s), product description, and any other information relevant to the award decision. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.