Sole Source Request to Purchase Brain Products EEG Systems

Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase Brain Products EEG systems, including the actiCHamp Plus 128 channel system and the LiveAmp 64 channel wireless system, as a sole source purchase. The systems are required for high-resolution neurophysiological data collection in human subjects research. The university has determined that Brain Vision, LLC is the exclusive distributor of Brain Products EEG systems in the United States and the only possible source for this purchase. The estimated cost of each EEG system is approximately $120,000, and the university plans to procure eight complete systems for a total of approximately $900,000. Key points to consider: • The EEG systems must provide high-resolution, gel-based signal acquisition while allowing for rapid setup and use with active participants. • Brain Products EEG systems are unique in that they use a post-placement gel injection workflow, reducing setup time compared to traditional gel-based systems. • The systems offer modularity, allowing switching between active electrodes, passive electrodes, and alternative configurations, supporting multiple research protocols within a single platform. • The system also offers low-profile electrodes that improve subject comfort and mobility, critical for studies involving active participants.