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On behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Office of Acquisitions Contracts Management Branch Red, NINDS Section of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NID... On behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Office of Acquisitions Contracts Management Branch Red, NINDS Section of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), intends to solicit on a sole-source basis by a request for quotation to Sensapex to acquire two Micromanipulator Systems with components to control pressure in glass pipettes on August 10, 2022 with an award issued on or around September 1, 2022. The Cellular Neurophysiology Section (CNS/NINDS) has an existing collaboration with the Allen Brain Institute and requires two micromanipulator systems to support the ongoing research. CNS/NINDS currently owns an existing Sensapex micromanipulator system with three (3) 3-axis micromanipulators. The CNS/NINDS requires: (1) expansion of this Sensapex system into a five (5) 3-axis micromanipulator system, and (2) purchase of a second five (5) 3-axis Sensapex micromanipulator system with an 8-channel pressure controller. CNS/NINDS needs to purchase micromanipulators for its slice physiology experiments to explore the function of dopamine neurons. This process is vital to test the effects alterations in neural circuitry in various animal models of Parkinson’s Disease. This instrument will help to answer complex biological questions related to Parkinson’s Disease. This equipment will be incorporated into multiple projects for core users.

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This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capabil... This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition, and availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Small businesses are encouraged to respond. Responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). The response must also include their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.