6640--Sioux Falls Health Care System - Brand Name or Equal Supply Procurement of DORIC Fiber Photometry System

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{"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 4 of 4\nSources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 4\nThe Sioux Falls Health Care System requires the purchase of a Fiber Light Source & Photometry Console with the salient characteristics listed below.\n\nThis is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only looking for American manufactured equipment as listed below for market research purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR PRICING AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs.\nThe Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-1, applies. Interested vendors shall include the place of manufacture in their responses. \nResponses to this notice will be treated only as information for the Government to consider as part of their market research efforts. The information provided will be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy regarding possible set aside for Veteran Owned and other socio-economic categories of small business. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this notice and parties responding will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this notice. \nThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with an SBA Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.\nThe deadline for this information is 4:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, December 19, 2025.\n\n(Functional/Performance/Specification (Brand Name or Equal))\nThis requirement includes meeting Brand Name or equal to the DORIC Fiber Photometry system. The system includes Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console (BBC300), Fiber Photometry with Fluorescence Mini Cubes, Fiber Photometry with Rotary Fluorescence Mini Cube, Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, Wireless Photometry, Rotary Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, FluoPulse system, Doric Neuroscience Studio V6 software, Danse software, and Fiber Photometry Accessories. \n\nFiber photometry monitors neuronal activity in the brain of freely moving behaving animals that helps correlate brain functioning with animal behavior. It uses implanted fiber-optic cannula to deliver excitation light to a group of neurons labeled with genetically encoded calcium indicators and detect their calcium-related fluorescence fluctuations. While it lacks the cellular/spacial resolution of a miniature fluorescence microscope, fiber photometry uses a relatively simple setup to record fluctuations in the calcium activity of a group of neurons in behaving animals. A smaller cannula's fiber diameter is better suited for deep tissue neuronal activity monitoring than a somewhat larger lens of miniature fluorescence microscopes.\n\nOptogenetics uses light to control the activity of specific neurons that have been genetically modified to express light sensitive proteins. Allows researchers to turn neurons on or off based on cell type, enabling causal investigation of neural circuit function. Used to test the role of specific neural pathways in complex behaviors like aggression, anxiety, and sleep. Allows for precise control over when and where neural activity is manipulated.\n\nIntegrating fiber photometry and optogenetics using specialized software allows for simultaneous recording of neural activity and optogenetic stimulation in freely moving animals. Allows researchers to correlate specific neural activity patterns with specific behaviors. Enables the design of more complex and comprehensive experiments to probe neural circuits.\n\nSioux Falls VA Health Care System requires the following:\n\nQTY 1: Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console \nMust have at least 4 x USB 3.0 ports \nMust have at least 4 x Camera Trigger ports\nMust have at least 4 x Analog Outputs (for light source control)\nMust have at least 8 x Digital Input/Output (DIO) ports\nMust have at least 24 additional Digital ports (8x inputs/outputs, 8x inputs, 8x outputs) with the extension board\n\nQTY 1: 4 laser diodes Fiber Light Source - 4x 638nm - 80 mW, LDFLS-4CH and 4x 450nm - 75 mW, LDFLS-4CH \nMust meet the following laser diode and fiber light criteria:\nOptical Fiber: Multimode 50 m\nPower stability: 2.8 V, LOW 31 dB\nMust have optical fiber compatibility with the following fiber optic core diameter 200 or 400 µm and NA 0.37\nMust be able to measure spectral bandwidth within the following 3 excitation and 2 emission ranges: \nExcitation #1: 405-410, 410-415, 421-433 or 433-445nm\nExcitation #2: 460-490 nm\nExcitation #3: 555-570 nm\nEmission #1: 500-540 nm\nEmission #2: 580-600 nm\nOptical filter attenuation must be > Optical Density (OD) 5 outside band\nMust be compatible with HD7, HD9 or HD19 Optical fiber connectors.\nDimensions must be 220mm x 220mm x 59mm\nMust have a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor\nMust provide 1024x1024 px resolution\nMust provide Pixels size down to 5.86 µm x 5.86 µm\nMust have a frame rate up to 60 Hz\nMust have a USB 3.0 Computer interface.\n\nQTY 1: High Density Fiberoptic Patch cord - Low Autofluorescence \n\nQTY 8: Ferrule Connector (FC)/Ferrule Connector (FC) Mating Adapter Round \n\nQTY 8: Fiberoptic Rotary Joint, pigtailed with 400 um, NA0.37 fibre, 1.0m input, 0.15m output, optimized for fiber photometry \n\nQTY 8: Gimbal holder for FRJ 1x1_PT-G2 - ID 19 mm \nMust have 96 mm x 69 mm x 25 mm dimensions\n\nQTY 8: Mono Fiberoptic Patchcord - Low AutoFluorescence \nMust have the following Fiber-Optic Codes to ensure system compatibility\nOptical Fiber Type: Silica/Silica\nCore: Glass\nCladding: Glass\nNumerical Aperture: 0.22-0.37\nFlexibility: Good\nAuto-Fluorescence: Excellent\nCore Diameter ( m): 400\nCladding ( m): 440\nBuffer ( m): 470\nNA: 0.37\nMust have the following Jacket Codes to ensure system compatibility.\nComposition Code: 1100\nDescription: Hytrel loose tube 1.1 mm\nColor: Black\nOD (mm): 1.1\nLinear Mass (g/m): 0.5\n\nMust be compatible with the following Connectors:\n1st Connector Code: FCM (Flexible metal conduit)\n1st Connector Description: FC Connector with Metal Ferrule\n2nd Connector Code: MF1.25(F)\n2nd Connector Description: Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm with Flange\n\nQTY 10: Zirconia Sleeve 1.25 mm with black cover \nMust have a Ferrule Diameter of 1.25mm\n\nQTY 30: Mono Fiberoptic Cannula \nFiber-Optic must be made from Silica/Silica material\nFiber-Optic type must be 400( m) NA 0.37\nFiber Lenth must 5.0mm\nReceptacle must be a male to female (MF) 1.25\nFiber tip must be flat (FLT)\n\nQTY 2: Stereotaxic Cannula Holder 1.25 mm \nFerrule diameter must be 1.25mm \nRod diameter must be 6.3 mm\n\nQTY 1: CamLoop with RGB camera and Wide-Angle lens, Behavior tracking System for closed loop stimulation \nMust be able to provide 1440 x 1080 px (1.6MP) resolution\nMust have dynamic range of 12 bits\nMust provide gain range of 0 to 48 dB\nMust be able to provide a Frame rate of at least 60 fps at full resolution\nSensor format: 1 / 2.9''\nMust have a USB 3.0 Interface\nMinimum exposure of 1 ms or less\nLens must be mounted using C-mount or CS-mount\n\nQTY 1: Danse 3-year subscription, Data Analysis Software, 1 license\n\nQTY 1: Gentec-EO Pronto-SI Power Meter + SM1 Treaded adaptor + 2.5mm receptacle + 1.25mm, receptacle \n\nQTY 1: High performance workstation set up for Doric's systems \nMust have an Intel Core i9 13th gen. 24-core processor or better\nMust have a minimum RAM of 2x32GB DDR5 5600 \nMust have GeForce RTX 3060 12GB DDR6 or better graphic card to accurately capture and measure video files.\nMust have SSD 4TB NVMe + Hard Drive 4TB or better to support the software and system. \nMust be Win11 Pro compatible to run the system software.\n\n\nQTY 1: Assisted 2x2 Fiber-optic Rotary Joint, 400 um NA0.37 fibre, 1m input, optimized for fiber photometry Part # AFRJ_2x2_PT_400-0.37\n\nQTY 1: Base Station for wireless fiber photometry system \nMust have a transmission range up to 2 meters\nMust be able to accommodate 4 headstages\nMust operate within 2.4 - 2.5 GHz wireless frequency band.\nBase Station Interface must be compatible with HDMI (to NC500) or USB-B (to BBC300)\n\nQTY 1: Wireless Photometry Headstage - ferrule 2.5 mm - 1 integrated photodetector and 2 integrated LEDs. With a 40mAh battery \n\nQTY 1: Battery Charger for wireless fiber photometry - Part # WiFP_CHRG\nMust Interface with a USB-C\nPower Supply: 1 meter cable USB-C to USB-A\nMust have a capacity of 4 headstages\n\nQTY 10: Multi Fluid Injections Cannulas, OmFC_ZF1.25_400/470-0.37_5.0mm_FLT_4.9mm_PLGS\n\nQTY 10: OmFC Fluid Injector Part # FI_OmFC-ZF_140/190_5.1mm\n\nQTY 10: Mono Fiberoptic Cannula Part # MFC_400/430-0.37_5mm_ZF2.5_FLT\n\nQTY 1: Co-Extruded PE/PVC Tubing for HRJ-OL Part# HRJ-OL _BTCOEX_25Ga_clear (2 meters)\n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0182 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 334516 Classification Code: 6640 Response Deadline: 2025-12-19T16:00:00-06:00 Office Address: Saint Paul, MN POC: Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig, jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov, 319-688-3631 {"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 4 of 4\nSources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 4\nThe Sioux Falls Health Care System requires the purchase of a Fiber Light Source & Photometry Console with the salient characteristics listed below.\n\nThis is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only looking for American manufactured equipment as listed below for market research purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR PRICING AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs.\nThe Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-1, applies. Interested vendors shall include the place of manufacture in their responses. \nResponses to this notice will be treated only as information for the Government to consider as part of their market research efforts. The information provided will be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy regarding possible set aside for Veteran Owned and other socio-economic categories of small business. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this notice and parties responding will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this notice. \nThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with an SBA Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.\nThe deadline for this information is 4:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, December 19, 2025.\n\n(Functional/Performance/Specification (Brand Name or Equal))\nThis requirement includes meeting Brand Name or equal to the DORIC Fiber Photometry system. The system includes Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console (BBC300), Fiber Photometry with Fluorescence Mini Cubes, Fiber Photometry with Rotary Fluorescence Mini Cube, Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, Wireless Photometry, Rotary Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, FluoPulse system, Doric Neuroscience Studio V6 software, Danse software, and Fiber Photometry Accessories. \n\nFiber photometry monitors neuronal activity in the brain of freely moving behaving animals that helps correlate brain functioning with animal behavior. It uses implanted fiber-optic cannula to deliver excitation light to a group of neurons labeled with genetically encoded calcium indicators and detect their calcium-related fluorescence fluctuations. While it lacks the cellular/spacial resolution of a miniature fluorescence microscope, fiber photometry uses a relatively simple setup to record fluctuations in the calcium activity of a group of neurons in behaving animals. A smaller cannula's fiber diameter is better suited for deep tissue neuronal activity monitoring than a somewhat larger lens of miniature fluorescence microscopes.\n\nOptogenetics uses light to control the activity of specific neurons that have been genetically modified to express light sensitive proteins. Allows researchers to turn neurons on or off based on cell type, enabling causal investigation of neural circuit function. Used to test the role of specific neural pathways in complex behaviors like aggression, anxiety, and sleep. Allows for precise control over when and where neural activity is manipulated.\n\nIntegrating fiber photometry and optogenetics using specialized software allows for simultaneous recording of neural activity and optogenetic stimulation in freely moving animals. Allows researchers to correlate specific neural activity patterns with specific behaviors. Enables the design of more complex and comprehensive experiments to probe neural circuits.\n\nSioux Falls VA Health Care System requires the following:\n\nQTY 1: Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console \nMust have at least 4 x USB 3.0 ports \nMust have at least 4 x Camera Trigger ports\nMust have at least 4 x Analog Outputs (for light source control)\nMust have at least 8 x Digital Input/Output (DIO) ports\nMust have at least 24 additional Digital ports (8x inputs/outputs, 8x inputs, 8x outputs) with the extension board\n\nQTY 1: 4 laser diodes Fiber Light Source - 4x 638nm - 80 mW, LDFLS-4CH and 4x 450nm - 75 mW, LDFLS-4CH \nMust meet the following laser diode and fiber light criteria:\nOptical Fiber: Multimode 50 m\nPower stability: 2.8 V, LOW 31 dB\nMust have optical fiber compatibility with the following fiber optic core diameter 200 or 400 µm and NA 0.37\nMust be able to measure spectral bandwidth within the following 3 excitation and 2 emission ranges: \nExcitation #1: 405-410, 410-415, 421-433 or 433-445nm\nExcitation #2: 460-490 nm\nExcitation #3: 555-570 nm\nEmission #1: 500-540 nm\nEmission #2: 580-600 nm\nOptical filter attenuation must be > Optical Density (OD) 5 outside band\nMust be compatible with HD7, HD9 or HD19 Optical fiber connectors.\nDimensions must be 220mm x 220mm x 59mm\nMust have a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor\nMust provide 1024x1024 px resolution\nMust provide Pixels size down to 5.86 µm x 5.86 µm\nMust have a frame rate up to 60 Hz\nMust have a USB 3.0 Computer interface.\n\nQTY 1: High Density Fiberoptic Patch cord - Low Autofluorescence \n\nQTY 8: Ferrule Connector (FC)/Ferrule Connector (FC) Mating Adapter Round \n\nQTY 8: Fiberoptic Rotary Joint, pigtailed with 400 um, NA0.37 fibre, 1.0m input, 0.15m output, optimized for fiber photometry \n\nQTY 8: Gimbal holder for FRJ 1x1_PT-G2 - ID 19 mm \nMust have 96 mm x 69 mm x 25 mm dimensions\n\nQTY 8: Mono Fiberoptic Patchcord - Low AutoFluorescence \nMust have the following Fiber-Optic Codes to ensure system compatibility\nOptical Fiber Type: Silica/Silica\nCore: Glass\nCladding: Glass\nNumerical Aperture: 0.22-0.37\nFlexibility: Good\nAuto-Fluorescence: Excellent\nCore Diameter ( m): 400\nCladding ( m): 440\nBuffer ( m): 470\nNA: 0.37\nMust have the following Jacket Codes to ensure system compatibility.\nComposition Code: 1100\nDescription: Hytrel loose tube 1.1 mm\nColor: Black\nOD (mm): 1.1\nLinear Mass (g/m): 0.5\n\nMust be compatible with the following Connectors:\n1st Connector Code: FCM (Flexible metal conduit)\n1st Connector Description: FC Connector with Metal Ferrule\n2nd Connector Code: MF1.25(F)\n2nd Connector Description: Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm with Flange\n\nQTY 10: Zirconia Sleeve 1.25 mm with black cover \nMust have a Ferrule Diameter of 1.25mm\n\nQTY 30: Mono Fiberoptic Cannula \nFiber-Optic must be made from Silica/Silica material\nFiber-Optic type must be 400( m) NA 0.37\nFiber Lenth must 5.0mm\nReceptacle must be a male to female (MF) 1.25\nFiber tip must be flat (FLT)\n\nQTY 2: Stereotaxic Cannula Holder 1.25 mm \nFerrule diameter must be 1.25mm \nRod diameter must be 6.3 mm\n\nQTY 1: CamLoop with RGB camera and Wide-Angle lens, Behavior tracking System for closed loop stimulation \nMust be able to provide 1440 x 1080 px (1.6MP) resolution\nMust have dynamic range of 12 bits\nMust provide gain range of 0 to 48 dB\nMust be able to provide a Frame rate of at least 60 fps at full resolution\nSensor format: 1 / 2.9''\nMust have a USB 3.0 Interface\nMinimum exposure of 1 ms or less\nLens must be mounted using C-mount or CS-mount\n\nQTY 1: Danse 3-year subscription, Data Analysis Software, 1 license\n\nQTY 1: Gentec-EO Pronto-SI Power Meter + SM1 Treaded adaptor + 2.5mm receptacle + 1.25mm, receptacle \n\nQTY 1: High performance workstation set up for Doric's systems \nMust have an Intel Core i9 13th gen. 24-core processor or better\nMust have a minimum RAM of 2x32GB DDR5 5600 \nMust have GeForce RTX 3060 12GB DDR6 or better graphic card to accurately capture and measure video files.\nMust have SSD 4TB NVMe + Hard Drive 4TB or better to support the software and system. \nMust be Win11 Pro compatible to run the system software.\n\n\nQTY 1: Assisted 2x2 Fiber-optic Rotary Joint, 400 um NA0.37 fibre, 1m input, optimized for fiber photometry Part # AFRJ_2x2_PT_400-0.37\n\nQTY 1: Base Station for wireless fiber photometry system \nMust have a transmission range up to 2 meters\nMust be able to accommodate 4 headstages\nMust operate within 2.4 - 2.5 GHz wireless frequency band.\nBase Station Interface must be compatible with HDMI (to NC500) or USB-B (to BBC300)\n\nQTY 1: Wireless Photometry Headstage - ferrule 2.5 mm - 1 integrated photodetector and 2 integrated LEDs. With a 40mAh battery \n\nQTY 1: Battery Charger for wireless fiber photometry - Part # WiFP_CHRG\nMust Interface with a USB-C\nPower Supply: 1 meter cable USB-C to USB-A\nMust have a capacity of 4 headstages\n\nQTY 10: Multi Fluid Injections Cannulas, OmFC_ZF1.25_400/470-0.37_5.0mm_FLT_4.9mm_PLGS\n\nQTY 10: OmFC Fluid Injector Part # FI_OmFC-ZF_140/190_5.1mm\n\nQTY 10: Mono Fiberoptic Cannula Part # MFC_400/430-0.37_5mm_ZF2.5_FLT\n\nQTY 1: Co-Extruded PE/PVC Tubing for HRJ-OL Part# HRJ-OL _BTCOEX_25Ga_clear (2 meters)\n\n\n\n"}