Specifications _GFHNRC MRI Analyzer_031926.docx
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- EchoMRI 700 Laboratory Whole Body Composition Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0382
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This is a Technical Specifications document for the procurement of an MRI whole body composition analyzer for the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (GFHNRC), a facility under the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The GFHNRC is located at 2420 2nd Avenue North, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203, and operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The solicitation number is 1232SA26Q0382, and the equipment being procured is an EchoMRI-700 Laboratory Whole Body Composition analyzer, which serves as a replacement for the center's non-functional existing MRI machine.
The technical requirements specify that the analyzer must measure fat-mass, lean-mass, free-water, and total-body water in live animals weighing up to 700 grams. The equipment must accommodate additional inserts for measuring smaller animals weighing 100 grams as well as organ or tissue samples as small as 7 grams. The analyzer must operate without requiring anesthesia or special animal preparation, necessitate minimal maintenance and calibration, and include operational training upon delivery. The vendor must provide a comprehensive system warranty and application support that covers parts, labor, and shipping costs for the equipment.
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Technical Specifications MRI analyzer for vivarium for animal studies
GENERAL INFORMATION
A requirement has been made for the purchase of a new MRI whole body composition analyzer at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (GFHNRC). This is a replacement for the existing MRI machine that is no longer functional.
REQUIREMENTS
Technical Requirements:
A. Must be able to measure fat-mass, lean-mass, free-water and total-body water.
B. Must be able to measure live animals with total body mass up to 700g.
C. Must have additional inserts to measure animals weighing ≤100g as well as organs or tissues ≤7g.
D. No anesthesia or special preparation needed before measurement.
E. Must not require a lot of maintenance, calibration, etc.
F. Includes operational training.
G. Must include a comprehensive system warranty and application support including parts, labor and shipping
DELIVERY/SHIPPING INFORMATION
Grand Fork Human Nutrition Research Center 2420 2nd Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND 58203 Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 6AM – 6PM; except federal holidays
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