SAM #N0018926QB119

Procurement of TSE Systems IntelliCage Automated Rat Cage System for Behavioral Research

This opportunity involves the procurement of a specialized automated rat cage system for behavioral and cognitive research at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - OEM Highlight: - TSE Systems, Inc is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - IntelliCage Automated Rat Cage System (Part Number: 290000-SB-1IC-NB-00005) - Fully automated system for analyzing rat home cage behavior and cognitive abilities - Includes hardware, software, enrichment and cage supplies (rat hut, drinking bottle with silicone seal, 2 bottle caps), and cleaning supplies - Electrical requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz - Maximum dimensions: 930 x 930 x 300 mm - 1-year warranty on all parts under normal working conditions - Services: - On-site installation by a qualified vendor representative - Remote software training by trained representatives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must provide continuous, long-term, fully automated behavioral recording and data collection - Includes design software for experimental control and data analysis - Delivery required within 90 days of award - All freight and installation included in the contract - Only TSE Systems, Inc is specified as the OEM; no alternative manufacturers are named

Description

Need Description: - A fully automated cage system for analyzing rat home cage behavior and cognitive abilities. Item Description: - Manufacture/Brand: TSE Systems, Inc - Part/Serial Number: 290000-SB-1IC-NB-00005 - Other: NewBehavior Bundle for 1 IntelliCage Cage Setup, Rat

Salient Characteristics (description of physical, functional, or performance features): - Fully automated behavioral recording that requires no human intervention before, during or after behavioral data collection; this prevents handling stress in the rodents - Simultaneous collection of data pertaining to rodent activity (locomotion), exploration, learning and spatial preference - Continuous, long-term monitoring of uninterrupted behavior lasting up to at least 24 hrs - Design software including experimental files, controller software, and analyzer software that allows for analysis of data collected - Electrical specifications of 120 V and 60 Hz. - Dimensions (length x width x height) no larger than 930 x 930 x 300mm or 36.6 x 36.6 x 11.8in. - Enrichment and cage supplies that includes rat hut, a drinking bottle with a silicone seal, and 2 bottle caps. - Adequate cleaning supplies specific to the system design. - A qualified vendor representative will be onsite at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio to install the hardware. - Qualified and trained representatives for remote software training.

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