Vitrocell Cloud Alpha 12
ID: HT9425-25-NOI-EZ01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/71c124cc2932495d99f7bef6af4f2a6e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to award a sole source contract to Vitrocell Systems for the procurement of a Vitrocell Cloud Alpha 12 system and associated accessories. This contract is part of a project funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency aimed at enhancing capabilities at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases for aerosol exposure of pathogens, requiring specific system features such as compatibility with 24-well inserts and the ability to nebulize liquid aerosols. Interested parties are invited to respond within 15 days to this presolicitation notice, as the government is open to considering competitive procurement based on the responses received; for further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Eric Zampelli at eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil or by phone at 301-619-8807.

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    Eric Zampelli
    (301) 619-8807
    eric.m.zampelli.civ@health.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Vitrocell.docx
    The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to award a sole source contract to Vitrocell Systems for the provision of a Vitrocell Cloud Alpha 12 system and necessary accessories. This contract supports a project funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) aimed at developing capabilities at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) for aerosol exposure of pathogens. Key specifications for the system include dimensions, compatibility with 24-well inserts, and the ability to nebulize liquid aerosols in specific volume ranges. Additional requirements entail inclusion of a microbalance sensor and support for installation and training. The government indicates that, based on its market research, Vitrocell is the only provider capable of fulfilling these criteria. The notice invites any other potential providers to respond within 15 days, with consideration for competitive procurement depending on responses received. The document emphasizes that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not create an obligation for the government to fund submissions.
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