Salient Characteristics-Cryostat.docx
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The document is a Salient Characteristics specification for a Cryostat, part of a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 7 for WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. The VA is seeking a cryostat that is either the Epredia Cryostar NX70 or an equivalent, with specific technical requirements including cold disinfection capability, stainless-steel cooling chamber, individual temperature control for blade holder and carrier, and quick-freeze features.
The Sources Sought Notice solicits market research responses from potential vendors by July 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. Interested businesses must provide detailed information including business name, size status, manufacturer/distributor details, country of origin, federal contract holdings, and other qualifying information. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard, and the Product Service Code is 6640. Responses should be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, with the goal of determining the most appropriate acquisition strategy for fulfilling the VA's equipment needs.
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Salient Characteristics for Cryostat
Contractor shall provide 1 Each, Cryostat that will be used in both research and clinical laboratories for use of various sample types. The required equipment must be “brand name or equal” to Epredia Cryostar NX70 Cryostat meeting the salient characteristics listed below:
Capabilities:
1. Cold disinfection capability which allows for the machine to stay turned on and still disinfect after procedures, reducing downtime and increasing procedure capabilities.
2. Stainless-steel cooling chamber for sanitary capabilities
3. Ability to cool parts of the instrument (individually control temperature settings for blade holder and carrier) and not the air inside of the chamber allowing for safer handling of specimens and blades, prevents loss of temperature when door to instrument is opened for adding, removing or adjusting specimens.
4. Instrument goes quickly from mounting tissue to ready-to-cut with quick-freeze and setup features.
Additional Required Features include:
a) color touch screen and joystick control for quick, precise adjustments, easy operation for end users
b) knife/blade holder cooling
c) ergonomic height adjustment
d) motorized cutting with speed control from 0 to 256 mm per second minimum
e) blade attachment
f) specimen temperature control
g) blade temperature control
h) freezing shelf
i) adjustable built in anti-roll plate
j) section thickness minimum 1 um or lower
k) cooling temperature time to –20 °C from room temperature under 2 hours
l) automatic LED lightning
m) adjustable lighting levels
n) automatic defrost function
o) removable debris tray
p) safety lock during sectioning
q) emergency stop button
r) foot pedal operation allows hands-free operation for ergonomics and safety
s) blade magnet for safety, spacious chamber
t) 110 V *Includes minimum 1 year warranty
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