Notice of Intent to Sole Source High-Density Microelectrode Array System

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the purchase, delivery, and training of a High-Density Microelectrode Array (MEA) System. The system must meet specific minimum essential characteristics, including electrode density, simultaneous recording and stimulation capabilities, and integrated stimulation from at least two separate programmable channels. The system must also be compatible with 3D tissue penetration technology and suitable for use with excised tissue slices. The contract includes a comprehensive training session and delivery of all items within 12 weeks post-award. • The system must include a high-performance workstation operating on Windows 11, a 4TB Solid State Drive (SSD), and a GDDR5 graphics card. • The system must include a perpetual license for software that is compatible with future software versions. • The system must include all necessary interfaces for the complete integration of MEA components, system, and software. • The system must include a high-resolution monitor suitable for viewing imaging data.