Cryostat N3239825Q0277
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AI-generated · Sep 28, 2025Requires a cryostat to install for brain injury tissue sectioning, under an unrestricted RFQ for a firm-fixed-price contract awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Proposals from all responsible sources are invited, with mandatory SAM registration and a Unique Entity Identifier, and invoicing via WAWF; foreign or domestic third-party vendors are not accepted unless stated.
Key features and capabilities required include ergonomic and safety features, a mechanical handwheel lock, optional UV disinfection, automatic specimen retraction on return stroke, touch-screen operation with multi-user software, and a cryochamber cooled to -35C. The system should provide 27 cryobar storage positions (including 4 quick-freeze locations), an integrated Peltier fast-freezing device that rapidly cools to -57C, and 3C programmable and immediate defrost options. It must also include a memory function for rapid advance and positioning, a vertical stroke length of 60 mm, a horizontal feed range with precise specimen retraction on return stroke, and XY specimen orientation with 360-degree Z-axis rotation, with section thickness from 1 µm to 500 µm.
This solicitation is being issued on an unrestricted basis to allow for full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 333912. Offerors must be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov per FAR 52.212.1. All offers must also have a Unique Entity Identification Number at (SAM) at www.sam.gov and be able to submit invoices through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Lack of registration in SAM will qualify contractor as ineligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation in response to this solicitation which shall be considered. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed type contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror. No third party vendors (foreign or domestic) are accepted with NMRC unless otherwise stated. Description of Equipment The NTD has a critical need to install a cryostat for tissue sectioning in brain injury studies. The cryostat shall deliver high quality routine results efficiently and shall have features including the following: Ergonomic/Safety features Mechanical handwheel lock Optional UV disinfection Automatic specimen retraction on return stroke Touch screen operation with intuitive software to accommodate multiple users Cryochamber features Chamber cooling to -35C 27 cryobar storage positions including 4 quick freeze locations Integrated peltier fast freezing device rapidly cools to -57C 3C Programmable and immediate defrost options Microtome features Manual light touch rotary flywheel Section thickness from 1?m to 500?m Memory function for rapid advance and specimen positioning Vertical stroke length of 60mm28mm horizontal feed range 40?m specimen retraction on return stroke XY specimen orientation with 360 z axis rotation
From Solicitation posted on Sep 16, 2025Notice history
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