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66--Copy of 36C24E-19-AP-0571 | 662-20-1-7175-0001 | FluoRespirometer

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36C24E20Q0017Federal

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The Veterans Administration San Francisco Medical Center Research and Development Group plans to acquire the Oroboros O2k High-Resolution Fluorespirometer through a sole source negotiation to support ongoing research projects focused on cardiac muscle mitochondrial function. This specialized equipment is essential for measuring mitochondrial activity and conducting detailed biochemical analyses of energy production within heart muscle cells, which are critical for their studies. While this notice does not request competitive bids, it invites original equipment manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers capable of providing the complete system to submit a capability statement. Interested parties must respond by November 8, 2019, at 4:00 PM EST, via email to the designated contracting officer, Elaine DiBucci. This process allows the government discretion to determine whether to proceed with sole source procurement based on the responses received. The contract is identified with solicitation number 36C24E20Q0017 under NAICS code 333314 and managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Rpo East office located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The purpose is to ensure the San Francisco VA Research and Development team continues uninterrupted access to critical research instrumentation.

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Veterans Administration seeks sole source Oroboros O2k respirator for cardiac mitochondrial research.

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333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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The Veterans Administration San Francisco Medical Center Research and Development Group intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Oroboros O2k High-Resolution Fluorespirometer. This equipment will be utilized to continue to support research projects currently being conducted at the San Francisco VA. The VA requires this system to measure mitochondrial function in cardiac muscle tissue and to perform a biochemical analysis of energy production inside heart muscle cells. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office to the contracting office no later than Friday, November 8, 2019, 4:00 PM EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Elaine DiBucci at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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