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Sources Sought: Basic fluorescence microendoscope
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The National Institutes of Health, through the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Neuronal Circuits and Behavior Unit, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the availability of a basic fluorescence microendoscope to support ongoing research into neuronal circuits involved in opioid use disorder and motivated behaviors such as feeding and fight-or-flight responses. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to issue a contract or make an award; it is solely intended to assess industry capability and determine the most appropriate acquisition method. Respondents are not required to submit formal proposals or quotes, and no award will result from this notice. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in providing information. The requirement calls for a fluorescence microendoscope compatible with advanced neuroscientific techniques including optogenetics, two-photon endomicroscopy, and electrophysiology, to be used at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NAICS code 334516 applies to this effort, and small businesses are strongly encouraged to respond. All information must be submitted by July 27, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to John R. Johnson at johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not represent a commitment to procure or any form of contractual obligation.
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This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Small businesses are encouraged to respond.
BACKGROUND:
The Neuronal Circuits and Behavior Unit (NCBU) of the Cellular Neurobiology Research Branch (CNRB), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), uses a combination of state-of-the-art optogenetic, electrophysiology, two-photon fluorescence endomicroscopy, immunohistochemistry, and behavioral assays to elucidate the neuronal basis of survival behaviors, such as feeding, and determine how these behaviors are disrupted in eating disorders and drug addiction.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this acquisition is to procure a Basic fluorescence microendoscope for our ongoing work investigating neuronal circuits that contribute to opioid use disorder and natural/motivated behaviors such as feeding and fight-or-flight.
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