Microneurography System
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY (1700) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/01/2023
Procurement Summary
Naval Submarine Medical Research Lab (NSMRL), has an upcoming study examining decompression stress and requires a device that can achieve measurements and simultaneous record muscle sympathetic nerve activity, non-invasive blood pressure and electrocardiography. Market research has revealed that ADInstruments is the only known manufacturer, to date, who makes microneurography equipment that is approved and suitable for use on humans during research studies. ADInstruments is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of the PowerLab C, LabChart 8 Pro software, FE231 Bio Amp with Front End Interface, FE285/CS Neuro Amp with Front End Interface, Human NIBP Nano Foundation System, and Finger Cuffs for the Nano included in Q23-124988. No other known company to date can satisfy this government need. It was determined that a Sole Source procurement to ADInstruments would be in the best interest of the government. The Small Business Specialist, who concurred with the Contracting Officer’s decision to procure as a Sole Source, approved the Small Business Coordination Record. Pursuant to DFARS 225.103(b)(ii), an approved Determination and Findings was signed by the Contracting Officer to waive the requirements of the Buy American Act as specified in DFARS 225.103 recommending that it is in the government’s best interest to purchase a non-domestic end product.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) requires a device that can measurement and simultaneous record muscle sympathetic nerve activity, non-invasive blood pressure and electrocardiography. Market research has revealed that ADInstruments (CAGE 1M1V7) is the only known manufacturer, to date, who makes microneurography equipment that is approved and suitable for use on humans during research studies. Microneurography data files are a proprietary format requiring ADInstruments software, LabChart. The Neuro Amp is the only amplifier available that is approved for human use when measuring MSNA signals. The requested NeuroAmp EX and PowerLab Ad Instruments has features that create more accurate data. Examples of these features included in the NeuroAmp Ex are: low-noise, high gain differential amplifier specifically designed to limit disturbances to neurophysiological extracellular signal measurements, audio output for listening to collected neurological, software controlled filters (low-pass, high-pass, and mains filters), and full electrical isolation from main powerlines to promote safety for participants. ADInsturments INC manufactures their laboratory equipment and supplies in New Zealand. No domestic end products were identified to fulfil the programmatic need in place of this potential source. Based on the above findings, it is recommended that it is in the best interest of the government to purchase a non-domestic end product.
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Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
05/31/2023
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Pre-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
DEPT OF THE NAVY