Nova Benchtop System
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8ccec4c4fcf9498a826d5b7dad9983de/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Helix Biotech for the acquisition of a Nova Benchtop Microfluidics device. This procurement aims to secure a chip-less, scalable, and highly flexible modular system essential for the encapsulation of mRNA for cellular delivery, including all necessary ancillary components, delivery, self-installation with virtual support, training, and a one-year manufacturer warranty. The device is critical for producing lipid nanoparticles, which play a significant role in various biomedical applications. Interested parties may submit their capability information by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 16, 2025, to Ms. Natalie Bethel at natalie.l.bethel2.civ@health.mil, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.

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