SAM #36C24826Q0998

Procurement of SCIREQ inExpose or Equivalent Inhalation Exposure System for Laboratory Research

This procurement opportunity is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, for the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Laboratory in Tampa, Florida. - Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital - Primary OEM referenced: SCIREQ (Scientific Respiratory Equipment Inc.) - Model: inExpose (IX-BP-NA) or equivalent - Products/Services Requested: - Inhalation Exposure System (1 unit) - Part number: IX-BP-INT (for SCIREQ inExpose) - Purpose: Aerosolizes Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) for administration to mice, simulating military exposure - Features: Modular for nose-only and whole-body exposures, computer-controlled operation, data acquisition - On-site installation and training (1 full day) - Includes user manuals and training videos - Shipping included - Notable Requirements: - System must be SCIREQ inExpose IX-BP-NA or equivalent, allowing for competition with functionally similar systems - Must support both nose-only and whole-body exposures - Must be suitable for toxic exposure research on mice - Delivery and installation required at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Laboratory - No other specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documents.

Description

GENERAL: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH) located at 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, Florida 33612, has a requirement for the procurement of a Inhalation Exposure system for use within the Laboratory department. PURPOSE: The Inhalation Exposure system will be used to aerosolize the dioxin Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) for administration to mice. This will allow for a more accurate representation of how military personnel are exposed to these hazards when in the field. SCOPE: James A. Haley Veteran s Hospital is requesting to procure one (1) Inhalation Exposure system with the following characteristics. This also includes Full day On-site Installation and Training and Shipping. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Equipment must have physical characteristics to enable the government to perform the capabilities in accordance with the Statement of Need RFQ Responses are due at 12:00PM on 8/19/2026. Questions in response to this solicitation may be emailed to Katrina.tavares@va.gov NO LATER THAN 1:00PM on 8/14/2026.

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