INTEND TO SOLE SOURCE - to Scintica Inc. A Sole Source Purchase Order For A U-FAB Activo 3D Bioprinter In Support Of The Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department.

Project ID: 36C26326Q0448 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline	03/19/26
Posted	03/09/26
Estimated Value	$80,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Location	Iowa City, IA USA

Description

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source purchase order to Scintica, Inc. for a 3D Bioprinter which is an integral component of a VA research project being conducted by the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department. The NAICS code is 334516 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The PSC is 6515. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses must have the VA Identifier: 36C26326Q0448 in the subject line of the email. All responses must be received no later than: 05:00pm Central Time, Thursday March 19, 2026. All responses must be submitted to this email address: Joseph.Bennett@va.gov See attached: 36C26326Q0448 INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Scintica, Inc. for a 3D Bioprinter, specifically the U-FAB Activo model. This bioprinter is a critical component of a research project being conducted by the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department, which focuses on developing 3D bio-printed human corneal endothelial grafts for use in endothelial keratoplasty transplantations. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of the U-FAB Activo 3D Bioprinter with the following specifications: - 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 The bioprinter must perform high-precision material deposition on curved surfaces and include additional components such as: - U-FAB Activo USB Camera and Accessories (including a camera holder and USB camera) - Standard Maintenance Support with a one-year warranty and remote or on-site support as needed. Required features include: a) Combination of extrusion printing for high-viscosity biomaterials with droplet-based nanoliter deposition. b) Drop-by-drop spraying capability for low-viscosity biomaterials. c) Multi-crosslinking capabilities for precise stabilization of diverse biomaterials. d) Circulation of biomaterial suspensions to ensure consistent quality during long print runs. e) Camera-guided printing for precise spatial targeting. f) Contact lens specific printing capability. g) Real-time printing location determination via camera feed. h) In-situ crosslinking capabilities during printing from multiple droplet channels. i) Integration with external objects such as hard contact lenses.

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