The University of Toronto (The University) has a requirement for a 2p-Random Access Mesoscope (“System”) to support research on behaving animals to understand the neural mechanisms of cognitive behaviors. The cerebellum acts as an interchanging hub regulating behavior adaptively. The research will define brain-wide information integration and coordination by focusing on the cerebellum-global brain interplay and cerebellar microcircuitry across cognitive contexts. This research will uncover new targets for therapeutic research for mental disorders (e.g., autism and schizophrenia). The 2p-RAM is the key foundation of the recording platform, providing comprehensive and unprecedented high-speed single-cell whole-brain neural dynamics, to dissect the neural mechanisms. The ACAN document outlines the minimum specification/requirements for the instrument.
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the University’s intention to award a contract for the above-noted goods and/or services to the pre-selected supplier:
Delta Photonics
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Prior to awarding this contract, the University is providing other potential suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements as per this ACAN, by submitting a Statement of Capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.
If other potential suppliers submit a Statement of Capabilities that meet the University’s requirements as set out in the ACAN, the University may proceed to a competitive procurement process.
If no other Supplier submits a Statement of Capabilities on or before the closing date/time, a contract may be awarded to the above-noted pre-selected supplier.
