SOURCES SOUGHT - 3D Bioprinter for Research Project for the Iowa City VA Healthcare System

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office is conducting research for a 3D Bioprinter intended for the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department. This project is funded by a grant and aims to explore the use of 3D bioprinted human corneal endothelial grafts as a renewable source for endothelial keratoplasty transplantations. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to assess the availability and capability of business sources that can provide a 3D Bioprinter with specific features, challenging or verifying the sole source nature of the acquisition. Work Details The required equipment is a 3D Bioprinter, specifically the U-FAB Activo model or an equivalent. Key specifications include: - Equipment Size: 636.5(D) x 778(W) x 708.5(H) mm - Equipment Weight: 120 kg (264 lb) - Build Volume: 150(D) x 150(W) x 50(H) mm - Channel Variation: Three U-BIOLET dispensers (Low Viscosity Droplet) & ONE U-BIOXT-HV extruder (High Viscosity, Low ~High Temperature) - Crosslinking Method: UV / Temperature / Chemical / Enzymatic / pH-Sensitive - Max. Pneumatic Pressure: 8 bar - Interface: PC, Windows - Camera: 720p HD Camera - Power: 220V / AC 2.1A 460W Salient characteristics include: - Ability to combine extrusion printing for high-viscosity biomaterials with droplet-based nanoliter deposition. - Capability of printing cells with high viability and enabling drop-by-drop spraying of low-viscosity biomaterials. - Multi-crosslinking capabilities for precise stabilization of diverse biomaterials. - Integration with external objects for precise spatial targeting during printing. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to the Iowa City VA Healthcare System located at 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA, postal code 52246, USA.