NINDS 23-010291

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Post Date/ Solicitation Issue Date
Closing Response Date
Proposed Award Date
Project Title
3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone 3D Printer
Contracting Office
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Contact Points

Primary Contract Specialist

ELAINE
ESTRELLA
ELAINE.ESTRELLA@NIH.GOV
NAICS Code Number
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Small Business Size Standard
1000
FPDS Classification Code
6515
Estimated Period of Performance
0 to 6 months
Delivery of Goods
BLDG 35 RM 1C-905 BETHESDA MD 20892
Competition Status
Brand Name or Equal
Brand Name
3D SYSTEMS
Rationale/ Salient Characteristics
The Figure 4 Standalone 3D printer includes:

• Figure 4 Standalone Printer System
o Figure 4 Standalone Printer & Standalone Pedestal
o Resin Tray Kit:
 Print Tray with Storage Garage
 Mixing comb
 Catch tray
o Print Platform (2)
o Ethernet cable
o Platform scraper
o Nitrile gloves (x50 pairs, Large)
o Part-cleaning brush
o Carbon filter
o Punch tool
o Bubble level
o 3D Sprint Basic Software
• Resin, Figure 4 Tough 65C Black, 1kg
• LC-3D PrintBox UV Post-Curing Unit
• LC-3DMixer
• Print Platforms
• Lamp for LC-3DPrint Box -- 18W/71 Color
• Lamp for LC-3DPrint Box -- 18W/78 Color
• 12-month warranty

Specifications of Printer Hardware:
• Build Volume (xyz) 124.8 x 70.2 x 196 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 7.7 in)
• Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
• Pixel Pitch 65 microns (0.0025 in) (390.8 effective PPI)
• Wavelength 405 nm
• Operating Environment
o Temperature 18-28 ºC (64-82 ºF)
o Humidity (RH) 20-80%
• Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.7 x 19.25 x 38.22 in
• Weight 76 lbs

Specifications of 3D PrintBox:
• Load capacity (WxDxH): 260 x 260 x 195 mm
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 41 x 44 x 38 cm
• Full light spectrum: 300-550 nm
• Weight (uncrated): 22 kg

Features of 3D Sprint Software
• Easy build job set-up, submission and job queue management;
• Automatic part placement and build optimization tools
• Part nesting capability
• Part editing tools
• Automatic support generation
• Print job statistics
Background/Description of Requirement

Research in the Integrative Neuroscience Section (INS) probes the neural circuit basis of normal working memory, and characterizes the neural circuit and working memory dysfunction in mouse models of genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia and related disorders. INS members use custom-built devices implanted into the brains of mice to record and manipulate the function of discrete cells and circuits in freely moving mice. INS focuses on understanding the neural computations within, and circuit-level interactions between, the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of the mouse. All such experiments require the fabrication of precise, miniature, complex and stable components to enable to accurate and reproducible targeting of our recording/manipulation hardware to discrete areas of the mouse brain. The ability to produce such components is required for the research conducted in the INS. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire a 3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone 3D printer and its associated hardware for high-resolution printing of implantable systems for in vivo electrophysiology studies in behaving mice. This equipment will be critical for the central mission of the INS to study the neural basis of normal and disordered learning and memory processes.

Interested parties may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

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.