Sources Sought for Auditory Evoked Potential system with Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential and Auditory Brainstem Response capabilities

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Background The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), representing the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a specialized 2-Channel Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) system. The goal of this contract is to enhance research capabilities in measuring auditory and vestibular functions in rats, particularly in relation to environmental exposure effects. Work Details The requirement is for an integrated 2-Channel AEP system that includes Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) capabilities. The system must provide direct, quantitative physiological measurements of inner ear, vestibular, and auditory function in rats, specifically enabling measurement of: - Vestibular reflex thresholds. - Myogenic response amplitudes. - Latencies between stimulus onset and reflex provocation. These measurements are essential for quantifying deficits in vestibular and auditory function following exposure to various environmental conditions. The system must be compatible with rat models and support auditory stimuli for evoked potential testing. The agency is interested in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or modified COTS solutions that meet these specifications.