Vitrocell Cloud Alpha 12

The Defense Health Agency is seeking to procure a Vitrocell Cloud Alpha 12 system for the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), with funding from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The specialized scientific equipment is intended for aerosol exposure research on pathogens, utilizing 24-well transwell inserts. The technical requirements specify a compact system measuring 17cm x 23cm x 36cm with advanced capabilities including liquid aerosol exposure, nebulization of 15-300uL volumes, Quartz Crystal Microbalance sensors, and cloud aerosol generator heads with specific micron range options. The procurement is currently planned as a sole-source contract under NAICS code 334516, with potential alternative vendors given 15 days from publication to submit evidence of capability. Interested parties must submit any questions to Eric Zampelli by 12:00 PM EST on June 20, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to vendors within the small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement includes a one-year warranty, a comprehensive support package, remote installation, and training for two personnel. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract appears focused on acquiring a highly specialized piece of scientific research equipment for infectious disease studies. The system will be sourced directly from Vitrocell Systems, with the procurement timeline spanning from the pre-solicitation notice date of June 5, 2025, to the response deadline of June 20, 2025. The contract falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category and the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies product service code, indicating a technical and specialized procurement process.