6515--Zebrafish Observation Chamber

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking to procure a complete turnkey zebrafish behavioral test chamber system for their VA Research Core Lab. The solicitation, numbered 36C25725Q0704, requires a comprehensive system including EthoVision XT tracking software with Multiple Arena and Trial & Hardware Control modules, a DanioVision Chamber with integrated GigE camera, temperature control unit, tapping device, toplight unit, an EthoVision Desktop Workstation, and on-site training. The system must be capable of performing high-throughput tracking and analysis of zebrafish larval locomotion behavior with specific technical requirements including high-resolution camera capabilities, temperature and lighting controls, anti-vibration technology, and comprehensive tracking and analysis software. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology) with a size standard of 1000 employees and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Proposals are due by July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time, with the contract specialist Lesley Kitchen serving as the point of contact at Lesley.Kitchen@va.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the size standard requirements. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or specific award values is provided in the solicitation documentation. The solicitation does not specify exact quantities but focuses on delivering a single comprehensive zebrafish observation and analysis system as a turnkey solution. Performance will take place at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Building 208, Room 119, in Temple, Texas. The procurement is being managed by the North Texas Healthcare System Regional Procurement Office, indicating coordination between multiple VA healthcare facilities for this specialized research equipment acquisition.