SAM #36C24826Q0998

Procurement of SCIREQ inExpose Inhalation Exposure System (or Equivalent) with Installation and Training for VA Laboratory Research

This opportunity is for the procurement of a specialized inhalation exposure system for laboratory research at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, under the Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contracting Office 8): - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital - OEMs and Vendors: - SCIREQ (Scientific Respiratory Equipment Inc.) is specified as the OEM for the inExpose system, or an equivalent product may be proposed - Products/Services Requested: - Inhalation Exposure System (SCIREQ inExpose IX-BP-NA or equivalent) - Part number: IX-BP-INT (for SCIREQ inExpose) - Quantity: 1 - Modular system for nose-only and whole-body exposures - Computer-controlled operation and data acquisition - Designed to aerosolize dioxin Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) for administration to mice - On-site installation and training - Full day of on-site installation and training - Includes user manuals and training videos - Quantity: 1 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be suitable for toxic exposure research on mice, simulating military personnel exposure - Must be modular and support both nose-only and whole-body exposures - Includes delivery, installation, and comprehensive user training - Equivalent products to SCIREQ inExpose are acceptable if they meet all technical requirements

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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