CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03541

University of Calgary Sole-Source Procurement of Clinical OsteoProbe System and Services

The University of Calgary is initiating a sole-source procurement for a specialized bone health research system. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) - OEM Highlight: - Active Life Scientific, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of the Clinical OsteoProbe system - Products/Services Requested: - Clinical OsteoProbe system for bone material strength measurement - Five (5) sterile tip assemblies (single-use) - Annual OsteoProbe clinical software access - Diagnostics and servicing for the OsteoProbe system - Annual standard service plan - Associated training for system use - Unique/Notable Requirements: - OsteoProbe is uniquely suited for pediatric and adolescent bone health research, especially for studies on type 1 diabetes and obesity - Only device with regulatory clearance and intellectual property for in vivo bone material strength measurement - Portability and use of single-use tip assemblies are essential for the research program - Place of Performance: - University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase the Clinical OsteoProbe system, including software access, diagnostics, servicing, service plan, sterile tip assemblies, and associated training from Active Life Scientific, Inc. The system supports research on how type 1 diabetes and obesity affect bone health during childhood and adolescence. The OsteoProbe is portable, uses single-use tip assemblies, and has clinical evidence supporting its use for bone quality monitoring. Active Life Scientific is the sole manufacturer and provider of this device, which is uniquely capable of meeting the research program's requirements.

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