The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2018-RFP-H-00143

High Pressure Freezing Instrument

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, a leading academic medical center, is procuring a high pressure freezing instrument through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with HUB subcontracting requirements. The awarded product must meet minimum specifications including a pressure of at least 2100 bar, a freezing rate of at least 200 degrees C/sec, and the capability to freeze tissue and cultured cell samples while preserving membrane structures in Drosophila embryos. Vendors are required to provide detailed responses to specifications, pricing, delivery timeframes, and maintenance schedules. The contract allows for group purchasing authority enabling other Texas higher education institutions within the UT System to purchase under the same contract, potentially increasing volume. The procurement is conducted by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center located in Dallas, Texas. The product line item awarded is a high pressure freezing instrument, with a quantity of one, and the services include total service costs. The period of performance begins with delivery and service starting on August 6, 2018, with ongoing maintenance and service requirements. The primary contacts are Catherine Hargro and Tuaj Lee, with email addresses provided. The NAICS code for this procurement is 49000, covering laboratory equipment, accessories, and supplies for research purposes. The award is categorized under higher education, and the country code is 'US' with jurisdiction 'TX'. Potential competitors include companies specializing in laboratory and research equipment.

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Procurement of a high pressure freezing instrument for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC).

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