Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VeMP) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) assembly
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is soliciting quotes for a Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VeMP) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) assembly. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a comprehensive electrophysiology system for detecting and recording ABRs and VeMPs in rats, to be delivered to Gunpowder, MD. The contract is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) VeMP/ABR assembly, which must be compatible with the IAC Series MAC-1 acoustic chamber and capable of recording from at least two rats simultaneously (dual channel). Key deliverables include:
- Speakers, headphones, and other equipment for auditory stimuli (125-40,000 Hz, up to 110 dB SPL air conduction, 60 dB bone conduction).
- Data collection for brainstem responses and myogenic potentials with an adjustable sampling rate (200-40,000 Hz).
- Probes/earphones/cabling for two rats, plus two additional probes/earphones as replacement parts (four sets total).
- Associated/compatible validated software for recording, processing, and analysis.
- A Windows 11 workstation meeting minimum software requirements.
- A minimum one (1) year warranty.
- Complete system installation and on-site system training.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
- Delivery Date: On or before September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Multiple offers with alternative terms and conditions are encouraged.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically to Benjamin Marcus at benjamin.t.marcus2.civ@health.mil.
- Questions Due Date: April 07, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Quote Due Date: May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Quotes must include two volumes: Volume I (Non-Price, limited to 10 pages) and Volume II (Price).
- Offerors must submit provisions 52.219-1, 252.204-7017, and 252.225-7000 with their quote.
- Evaluation will be based on Technical Characteristics (non-price) and Price, with offerors needing to achieve a minimum "Acceptable" rating for Technical Characteristics. The minimum offer acceptance period is 30 days.