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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The Laboratory of Neuropsychology at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) investigates higher brain functions such as learning, memory, and reward-relat... DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The Laboratory of Neuropsychology at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) investigates higher brain functions such as learning, memory, and reward-related decision making. These studies require electrodes to explore deep structures in the nonhuman primate brain to evaluate the relationship between these structures and primate behavior. The exploration of brain regions known to contribute to reward-related behaviors requires different electrode designs depending on the exact region to be studied. The specified purchase is for electrodes that have been designed and tested for reaching deep structures in nonhuman primate, like the amygdala, but still suitable for superficial cortical recordings in nonhuman primates. The specified electrodes are required for three ongoing studies of reward-related circuitry, an essential component of the NIMH mission to understand and develop treatments for behavioral disorders. Purpose The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire Two (2) of Plexon Inc 32-contact Electrodes and Two (2) of Plexon Inc 64-contact Electrodes or Equal. Salient characteristics: Refer to Attachment 1: Product Description for a complete list of equipment and the description of salient characteristics.