Reviewed

Wireless Fiber Photometry

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/24/2024

Procurement Summary

Wireless Fiber Photometry System with the following salient characteristics. • Compatible with the two existing wired FB systems • Allow neuronal data recording in experimental settings where animals are jumping and moving in the vertical direction. • Wireless to avoid large movement-related artifacts in the recorded data and to prevent damage of the FP equipment. • Wireless transmission, no cords that impede animal’s movement and introduce movement artifacts in the recorded signal.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on the findings detailed in the D+F approved by NIH's HCA, Mr. Phillip D. Osborne, the Wireless Fiber Photometry instrument is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, it is hereby determined, consistent with FAR25.103(b), that these items are non-available.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

06/13/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH