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to collect blood pressure, bipotential, temperature and activity data continuously and in real-time
from freely moving rats. Physiological data collected from these transmitters is necessary to gain
a complete understanding of how neurogenesis mediates behavior and decision-making in animal
models of stress, anxiety and fear.
The HD-X11 implants sold by Data Science International (DSI), are required to ensure
consistency in results and compatibility with our existing DSI Telemetry System and transmitters.
The Laboratory of Neuroplasticity uses DSI’s Matrix 2.0 (MX2) to manage communication
between our telemetry implants and the acquisition computer. The MX2 allows us to collect data
from up to eight implants at a time. The LON also utilizes Ponemah, an acquisition and analysis
software provided by DSI. Ponemah is designed to work specifically with DSI’s transmitters and
MX2. The HD-X11 implants are the only transmitters that support simultaneous paired-housing
recording in combination with the HD-S11 existing transmitters and RPC-3 receivers that the
laboratory currently use.
I hereby determine that the Data Sciences International Telemetry Radio Transmitters
listed herein is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the
reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.
The essential characteristics of the Data Sciences International Telemetry Radio Transmitters
that limit the availability to a sole source are to complete ongoing scientific experiments aimed at
understanding the function of adult-born neurons in the hippocampus. The transmitters will be
used to collect blood pressure, bipotential, temperature and activity data continuously and in realtime
from freely moving rats. Physiological data collected from these transmitters is necessary to
gain a complete understanding of how neurogenesis mediates behavior and decision making in
animal models of stress, anxiety and fear.
Only this suggested source can furnish these specific requirements, to the exclusion of other
sources, because HD-X11 implants, sold by Data Sciences International (DSI), are required to
ensure consistency in results and compatibility with our existing DSI Telemetry System and
Transmitters. The LON uses DSI’s Matrix 2.0 (MX2) to manage communication between our
telemetry implants and the acquisition computer. The MX2 allows us to collect data from up to
eight implants at a time. The LON also uses Ponemah, an acquisition and analysis software
provided by DSI. Ponemah is designed to work specifically with the DSI’s transmitters and MX2.
The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing
systems presently installed. The current equipment is only this suggested source can furnish the
requirements, to th exclusion of other sources, because HD-X11 implants, sold by DSI are
required to ensure conisistency in results and compatibility with our existing DSI Telemetry
System and Transmitters. The LON uses DSI’s Matrix 2.0 (MX2) to manage communication
between our telemetry implants and the acquisition computer. The MX2 allows us to collect data
from up to eight implants at a time. The LON also uses Ponemah, an acquisition and analysis
software provided by DSI. Ponemah is designed to work specifically with the DSI’s transmitters
and MX2.
The new items are "direct replacement" parts / components for existing equipment.
Background Information and Objective: The DSI transmitters will be used to collect blood pressure, bipotential, temperature, and activity data continuously and in real-time from freely moving rats. Physiological data collected from these transmitters is necessary to gain a complete understanding of how neurogenesis mediates behavior and decision-making in animal models of stress, anxiety, and fear.
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- Salient characteristics HD-X11 implants, sold by Data Sciences International (DSI), are needed to ensure consistency in results and compatibility with our existing DSI telemetry system and transmitters. Our lab uses DSI’s Matrix 2.0 (MX2) to manage communication between our telemetry implants and the acquisition computer. The MX2 allows us to collect data from up to eight implants at a time. We also utilize Ponemah, se an acquisition and analysis software provided by DSI. Ponemah is designed to work specifically with the DSI’s transmitters and MX2. The HD-X11 implants are the only transmitters that support simultaneous paired-housing recording in combination with our already existing HD-S11-F0 and HD-S11-F2 transmitters and RPC-3 receivers that we currently use. Physiologic signals measured include: • Pressures: arterial, left ventricular, ocular, bladder, intra-cranial • Biopotentials: ECG, EMG, EEG, EOG • Blood glucose • Respiration • Temperature: core and localized with thermistor • Activity • Sympathetic nerve activity
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All responses must be received by closing date and must reference the announcement. Responses may be submitted electronically to the attention of the contract specialist. Fax responses will not be accepted.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.