nVision Behavior Acquisition System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a non-competitive contract for an nVision Behavior Acquisition System to Bruker Nano, Inc. This system is required by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for synchronized behavioral video acquisition during calcium imaging experiments. Responses from interested parties are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) requires the nVision for Synchronized Behavior Recordings System for the Holmes Laboratory at the Fishers Lane Animal Center. This system will enable synchronized behavioral video acquisition during calcium imaging experiments in freely behaving rodents. Its primary purpose is to allow simultaneous recording of animal behavior and neural activity, which is essential for correlating neural circuit dynamics with behavioral outcomes in ongoing neuroscience research studies. The system will complement existing nVue Imaging System and nVoke 2.0 Integrated Imaging and Optogenetics System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Award Non-Competitive)
- Intended Awardee: Bruker Nano, Inc.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: $1,000)
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive acquisition)
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (not exceeding $350,000)
- Statutory Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) - Soliciting from a single source.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: June 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a contract without full and open competition. While not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must include a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, period of performance, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active SAM registration. The Government's decision not to compete this contract based on responses is at its sole discretion. Responses should be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law at James.Law@nih.gov.