SAM #75N98027Q00048

MaxWell Biosystems MaxTwo Multielectrode-Array Research System

The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging is seeking a MaxWell Biosystems multielectrode-array platform for Alzheimer’s disease and related neuroscience research. - Government buyer: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias; Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions. - Highlighted OEMs: MaxWell Biosystems (MaxTwo system, software, plates, training, and maintenance), Tokai-Hit (GM-3000 gas mixing system), and Dell (recording workstation). - Requested system: One MaxTwo System Lite (MX2-SYS-LT-US), one channel upgrade (MX2-SYS-CHAN), and one 24-well license (MX2-LIC-24W+). The platform is for cultured-neuron and neurodegenerative-disease research and must support 6- and 24-well plates, temperature and CO2 control, integrated perfusion, and axonal tracking. - Other equipment and software: One Tokai-Hit Digital Gas Mixing System (TH-GM-3000); one recording PC (MX-PC-S-US); one MaxTwo perfusion system (MX2-PRF-SYS); one MaxLab Live Bundle (MX2-SW-BDL); one AxonTracking Assay (MX2-SW-AXON); and one Stimulation Assay (MX2-SW-ELCSTIM). - Plates and subscription: Five MaxTwo 24-Well-Plates (MX2-S-24W-PD), five MaxTwo 6-Well-Plates (MX2-S-6W), and one 24-Well-Plate Starter Package subscription (MX2-24W-START-SBN). - Additional items: One MaxWell Online Training Program (TRN-ONLINE), one System Maintenance Starter Plan (MX2-MTN-START-S), and one shipping fee (SHP). - Notable requirements: The channel upgrade enables 1,020-channel streaming; the gas mixer supports adjustable CO2; the perfusion system serves six wells simultaneously. The workstation includes two 4 TB SSDs and a two-year warranty. The 24-well subscription and maintenance plan each last one year; training includes lifetime access. Delivery is due three months after receipt of the purchase order.

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98027Q00048/PCA-NIA-12240. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a firm fixed-price award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

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