Technical Training and Knowledge Transfer

The contract seeks a provider to deliver specialized operational training to Veterans Affairs researchers on the use of the Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer, covering instrument operation, associated software, experimental assays, and data interpretation techniques. The training is intended to ensure researchers can effectively and independently utilize the equipment for metabolic and mitochondrial function studies, with a focus on knowledge transfer that enables sustained proficiency without ongoing external support. The scope requires hands-on instruction, tailored to the technical needs of the VA research community, and must include materials and methods that facilitate long-term application within their laboratory workflows. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17, with a NAICS code of 611430 indicating it falls under other educational services. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, and responses are due by July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation, and the performance location is not specified, implying the training may be delivered on-site at VA facilities or remotely depending on provider capability. All proposers must demonstrate expertise in scientific instrumentation training and proven experience with Seahorse technology or comparable metabolic analyzers to meet the VA’s operational and educational objectives.