Opportunity
SAM #75N98026Q00849
NIH Procurement of Blackbox One BB1 1R-4 In Vivo Behavioral Analysis System and Palmreader Software
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
75N98026Q00849
NAICS
541715, 334516
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director is seeking to acquire a specialized behavioral analysis system for preclinical research involving rodents. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEM Highlight: - Blackbox Biotech, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of the requested system and software - Products Requested: - Blackbox One BB1 1R-4 In Vivo Behavioral Analysis Instrument (1 unit) - Part number: Blackbox One BB1 1R-4 - Provides high-resolution, simultaneous ventral body pose and paw contact/force measurements for mice and rats - Palmreader Software Platform (1 license) - Part number: Palmreader Software - Proprietary software for data acquisition, processing, visualization, and analysis - Services Requested: - Technical support, software maintenance, and system customization (1 lot) - Includes manufacturer-supported updates and technical assistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System and software are proprietary and protected by multiple patents - Acquisition includes hardware, firmware, software licenses, and customization services - Designed for advanced behavioral metrics in preclinical research - Delivery, installation, and operational acceptance required by a specified deadline
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00849 and the solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) of a non-competitive (notice of intent) combined synopsis solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full or open competition (including brand-name).This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 12.603¿ Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).