Intent to Sole Source Fiber Light Source Photometry Console

Project ID: 36C26326Q0257 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline	01/19/26
Posted	01/07/26
Estimated Value	$90,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	1303 5th Street, Suite 300 Coralville, IA 52241 USA

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a sole source contract in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 with: Doric Lenses Inc. to provide The DORIC Fiber Photometry system includes Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console (BBC300), Fiber Photometry with Fluorescence Mini Cubes, Fiber Photometry with Rotary Fluorescence Mini Cube, Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, Wireless Photometry, Rotary Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry, FluoPulse system, Doric Neuroscience Studio V6 software, Danse software, and Fiber Photometry Accessories. Doric Lenses Inc. is the proprietary manufacturer and distributor of Doric Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier of the items. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant services and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: Company Name, SAM UEI number, Company address, Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address), and Business size. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided will not be returned. Responses are due by 1/19/2026 at 4:00 PM CST. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov. The NAICS for this acquisition is 334516.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a sole source contract to Doric Lenses Inc. for the provision of the DORIC Fiber Photometry system. Doric Lenses Inc. is the proprietary manufacturer and distributor of the Doric Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console, which is essential for monitoring neuronal activity in freely moving animals, thereby aiding in research that correlates brain functioning with animal behavior. Work Details The contract includes the following specific products and specifications: 1. Behavior & Bundle Photometry Console (BBC300) - Must have at least 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 4 x Camera Trigger ports, 4 x Analog Outputs, and 8 x Digital Input/Output ports. 2. Fiber Light Source - 4 laser diodes (4x 638nm - 80 mW and 4x 450nm - 75 mW). 3. Mono Fiberoptic Patchcords, Branching Box for HD9 pattern, Bundle-imaging Fiber Photometry Cube with Targeted Optogenetics, High Density Fiberoptic Patch cord, Ferrule Connectors, Fiberoptic Rotary Joints, Gimbal holders, Mono Fiberoptic Cannulas, Stereotaxic Cannula Holders, CamLoop with RGB camera and Wide-Angle lens, Danse™ software subscription, Gentec-EO Pronto-SI Power Meter setup, High performance workstation setup for Doric's systems, Assisted Fiber-optic Rotary Joint, Base Station for wireless fiber photometry system, Wireless Photometry Headstage and Battery Charger for wireless fiber photometry. Warranty Information: 1 Year Warranty or Manufacturer’s Warranty – Whichever is greater. Period of Performance Tentative installation date no earlier than May 2026. Place of Performance Sioux Falls VA Health Care System campus at 2501 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

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