Endoscopy System
ID: SS-NIH-7064613Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHBethesda, MD, 20892, US

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1902d8194d29437296c30f6988b0850e/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to procure an endoscopy system from Karl Storz Endoscopy America on a sole source basis to support ongoing research projects and healthcare activities for laboratory animals. The endoscopy system will facilitate minimally invasive surgical procedures for tissue collection and enable veterinarians to intubate pigs used in biomedical research with minimal trauma, thereby enhancing the quality of animal studies. This specialized equipment is crucial for accurate tissue sampling and is designed specifically for veterinary use, ensuring portability and functionality tailored to the needs of various animal sizes. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by September 19, 2024, to Zetherine Gore at zetherine.gore@nih.gov, referencing notice ID #SS-NIH-7064613.

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