Rodent Sleep Deprivation Chambers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for 12 Rodent Sleep Deprivation Chambers. This RFI is for planning purposes to support sleep deprivation and fragmentation studies at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 12 durable, secured rodent sleep deprivation chambers. Key specifications include:
- Chamber: Transparent cylinder (clear acrylic) with a strong base (e.g., polycarbonate). Minimum internal space of 38 cm diameter and 30 cm height. Maximum external dimensions of 42 cm length, 42 cm width, and 50 cm height. Each chamber must be sized to house one adult rat and have a secured lid to prevent escape.
- Motor: Quiet operation (less than 40dB noise level) with a wide speed range (0 to 100 meters per minute).
- Configuration Control: A system for configuring Total Time, Scheduled Start, Rotation Period, Periodic Breaks, and Rotation Mode. It must include automated start/stop functionality, a minimum of four rotation modes (Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Alternate, Random), adjustable periodic breaks (0 to 240 seconds), and custom daylight control for illumination periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research and planning; this is not a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None specified; responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged.
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: May 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding 3 pages (including graphics, tables, and appendices), supporting the RFI's focus. The submission must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, using a 12-point font, and sent electronically via email. A cover page (1 page) is required, including Title, Organization, POC information, Topic areas, and NAICS Code (334516 - Instrument Manufacturing Analytical Laboratory). Responses will be treated as business confidential information and used for planning purposes.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Mr. Nathaniel Reus (nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: Mr. Sharew Hailu (sharew.hailu.civ@health.mil)
Additional Notes
No hardcopies will be accepted, and no written solicitation document is available at this time. Telephone requests or inquiries regarding future acquisition activities will not be honored. No bidders list will be maintained.