Krauzlis Electrophysiology Recording System
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PSC
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Qualification Details
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 Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Eye Institute's Laboratory of Sensorimotor Research (LSR), is seeking a Krauzlis Electrophysiology Recording System. This presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to enhance the Visual Circuits Section's capability to record from large populations of neurons simultaneously. The place of performance is Bethesda, MD. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall deliver, install, configure, demonstrate, and support a fully functional electrophysiology recording system. This system must be capable of simultaneous high-channel-count neural recording and include compatible probes, electronics, software, licenses, documentation, training, and all necessary accessories for operation.
Background Information
The LSR's goal is to understand brain systems underlying visual abilities and identify how abnormalities cause disorders of sensory-motor coordination, perception, and cognition. A fundamental technique involves recording from identified neurons during visual processing and visually guided tasks. Current lab systems are limited to 32 or 64 recording channels. This acquisition seeks to update or replace one of these systems with a modern one capable of recording from hundreds of neurons simultaneously, providing a more detailed picture of neuronal activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: John Burton
- Email: burtonjo@mail.nih.gov