Notice of Intent to Sole Source BioStorageBot Incubator and Accessories
ID: USUHS_NoticeOfIntent_BioStorageBot_IncubatorType: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a9eadceb5b1d4d928eb2a8a2a1704b5d/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole-source contract to Advanced Solutions Life Sciences, LLC for the procurement of a BioStorageBot incubator and associated accessories. This acquisition aims to enhance the capabilities of an existing BioAssemblyBot 6-axis bioprinter, which is crucial for advancing military medicine and public health training. Advanced Solutions Life Sciences, LLC is recognized as the only vendor capable of providing the necessary equipment compatible with USU's current systems, although other vendors are invited to submit proposals if they can demonstrate competitive advantages. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.

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    Christopher White
    christopher.white@usuhs.edu
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    Notice of Intent BIoStorageBot Incubator.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) plans to award a sole-source contract to Advanced Solutions Life Sciences, LLC for specific bioprinting equipment. The contract involves the purchase of a BioStorageBot incubator and related accessories to enhance their existing BioAssemblyBot bioprinter capabilities. USU's mission is to deliver top-tier health science education and training to students who will serve in the Department of Defense and the Public Health Service. Advanced Solutions Life Sciences, LLC is identified as the only vendor capable of supplying the required incubator hardware that is compatible with USU’s existing equipment, making alternative vendor options unfeasible. The notice invites other interested vendors to submit proposals if they can demonstrate competitive benefits, although the government will not cover costs incurred from responding. The importance of this acquisition lies in its contribution to effective military medicine and public health training, essential for readiness and research efforts.
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