SS-SOW-Incubator.docx

Statement of Work

Title of Project(s): Pilot 3D in vitro platform to facilitate the development of reliable brain interfaces

Purpose: Stage Top incubator is necessary to maintain environmental controls while the tissue samples under study are observed under specialized microscopy

Background: We are piloting a novel 3D tissue culture model with live-cell imaging over an extended period of time. The preliminary work of this program will inform our approaches to studying the causes of, and mitigation strategies for, oxidative stress-related diseases and trauma to the central nervous system.

1. Requirements: The contract shall carry out the following services:

1.1 Provide the Stage Top Incubator for Olympus manual/motorized stage N, to include:

· WSKMX chamber

· Temperature controller with a built-in analog flow meter for premixed gas cylinder

· All the dish attachments and fixing lids for multi well-plate, 35/50/60 mm dish/ slide glass, cover glass chamber and chamber slide

· External temperature sensor

· PC software

1.2 Crating and Shipping

• FOB

• Standard shipping speed

2. Delivery and Schedule If for any reason any deliverable cannot be completed within the scheduled time frame, the contractor is required to explain why in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response, in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Changes to Statement of Work Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will keep a copy of each change in a project folder along with other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor. The risk of performing work without a valid funding order in place is entirely upon the contractor.

4. Confidentiality and Nondisclosure

4.1 The CS/CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to task order deliverables specifically. Any request for information relating to this contract, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CS/CO for response.

4.2 Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to the project task order deliverables, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the COR.

4.3 Any publication resulting from the work done regarding specifically the final deliverables for this contract shall be in accordance with VHA Publications Handbook 1200.19; the appropriate legend citing VA support shall be utilized.