SAM #36C261-26-AP-4229

Sole Source Procurement of Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System for VA Palo Alto

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto Health Care System, is seeking to procure a Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Palo Alto Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - Blackbox Biotech, Inc. is the sole-source manufacturer of the required system - Products/Services Requested: - Blackbox One Rodent Behavioral Observation System (quantity: 1) - Performs weight bearing, postural analysis, gait analysis, and automated behavioral scoring for rodents - Includes computer software, system set-up, and comprehensive on-site training - Notable Requirements: - System is required for research funded by Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Merit Awards - Used to study pain mechanisms and treatment effects in rodents - Sole-source justification based on unique capabilities of Blackbox Biotech, Inc. - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $54,900 - No specific part numbers provided in the documentation

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Intent to sole source Blackbox Rodent Behavioral Observation System - see attachments.

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