McMaster University has a requirement for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and physiology measurement hardware and associated data analysis software for the “Lab for Innovative Neurophysiological Study of Leadership”. The physiology measurement hardware must be able to capture pulse oximetry (PPG), heart rate, heart-rate variability (HRV), oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiration, temperature, galvanic skin response (GSR), and bipolar signals such as EMG and ECG. The fNIRS and physiology measurement hardware must be portable (i.e., data acquisition without being connected to a computer or power source) and be able to control for movement artifacts. The hardware must offer both real-time wireless data transfer as well as hard storage on the hardware itself. To meet McMaster’s needs, the fNIRS and physiology measurement hardware must be capable of simultaneous measurement of one participant with the data streams synchronized, and this in turn must be able to simultaneously synchronize with the combined measurement of fNIRS and physiology measurement across four (4) participants (i.e., hyper-scanning). The accompanying data analysis software must require no programming knowledge and use a GUI to analyze GLM, multi-subject analysis, and 2D and 3D visualization. The system will be used to evaluate the subconscious influences of neurophysiological synchrony across a team on leadership efficacy and team performance.
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal McMaster University’s intention to award a contract for the above-noted goods and/or services to the following pre-selected supplier:
NIRx Medical Technologies, LLC
15 Cherry Lane
Glen Head, NY 11545
United States
Phone: 516-320-9532
Website: https://nirx.net/
Prior to awarding this contract, McMaster University is providing other potential suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they can satisfy the requirements as per this ACAN, by submitting a Statement of Capabilities Form during the posting period.
If other potential suppliers submit a Statement of Capabilities Form that meet McMaster University’s requirements as set out in the ACAN, McMaster University may proceed to a competitive procurement process.
If no other supplier submits a Statement of Capabilities Form on or before the closing date/time, a contract may be awarded to the above-noted pre-selected supplier.
