Development and Validation of a Magnetocorticography Array using Optimized Optically Pumped Magnetometers

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition to FieldLine Medical, located at 371 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, CO 80027. This contract is aimed at developing and validating a Magnetocorticography Array using optimized optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs).

The project focuses on creating a high-density array of sensors for improved spatial resolution in brain function mapping, serving as a noninvasive alternative to electrocorticography (ECoG). Previous development activities have been conducted in collaboration with FieldLine Medical, which has proprietary technology essential for the project's success.

Work Details
The contract will involve the design, fabrication, and evaluation of an optimized OPM gradiometer sensor specifically engineered for high-resolution cortical mapping. The prototype gradiometer sensors must be compatible with the existing generation-2 prototype system developed by FieldLine Medical.

The project requires specialized research and development services, including the fabrication and testing of a prototype gradiometer array. Key specifications include:
- Development of a higher-density sensor array
- Integration with existing generation-2 prototype systems
- Use of proprietary components from FieldLine Medical.

Place of Performance
Bethesda MD 20892 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must have prior experience with FieldLine Medical's technology and components due to the proprietary nature of the existing systems. No other specific bidder requirements were mentioned.