INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - 3D BIOPRINTER - Iowa City VA Health Care System Research Department
ID: 36C26325Q0581Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFUS

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/35e927b8599e41f8999fdeebe53e30d3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of a U-Fab Activo 3D Bioprinter from SCINTICA INC., the sole authorized distributor in the United States. This bioprinter is a critical component for a research project focused on bioprinted corneal grafts, which aims to advance transplantation techniques. While the procurement is intended to be sole source, the VA is inviting capability statements from other interested vendors, which may influence the competitiveness of the contract. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company identification and relevant qualifications, by April 30, 2025, to Christi Melendez at Christi.Melendez@va.gov, ensuring to include the VA Identifier 36C26325Q0581 in the subject line.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christi Melendez
    (320) 255-6320
    Christi.Melendez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a U-Fab Activo 3D Bioprinter, sourced from SCINTICA INC., the only authorized distributor in the U.S. This procurement aligns with FAR regulations to support an essential research project on bioprinted corneal grafts. Although the intention is to sole source the procurement, the VA invites capability statements from other interested vendors for consideration, which may influence whether the contract becomes competitive. Potential respondents must provide company identification, authorization from the OEM, socioeconomic status, and information related to existing contracts. The bioprinter must meet specific technical criteria, including capabilities for both extrusion and droplet bioprinting, custom geometry printing, and integration with external objects. Specifications detail operational parameters, required accessories, and support services for the equipment, emphasizing the project’s critical role in advancing transplantation techniques. Responses must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
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