Rodent Sleep Deprivation Chambers

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Background The DHA Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Maze Engineers, Inc. for the procurement of rodent sleep deprivation chambers. This contract is aimed at supporting the Center for Military Psychiatry & Neurosciences Research (CMPN) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The chambers will be utilized for sleep deprivation and sleep fragmentation studies in rodents, which are critical for research related to military psychiatry. Work Details The contract involves the purchase of 12 rodent sleep deprivation chambers. These chambers must meet the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) required for the studies conducted by CMPN. The vendor, Maze Engineers, Inc., is expected to provide maintenance support through OEM licensed and certified technicians to ensure optimal performance and compliance with research standards. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Place of Performance Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Fort Detrick, MD Bidder Requirements The vendor must be Maze Engineers, Inc., as this is a sole source award. Maintenance support must be provided by OEM licensed and certified technicians.