Promethion Mouse Energy Expenditure Cage System

Colorado State University, specifically the Department of Clinical Sciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Promethion Mouse Energy Expenditure Cage System from Sable Systems International. The procurement is for a research project focused on investigating mechanisms of maternal obesity and feto-placental development in preeclampsia. The system includes a triple gas analyzer, flow regulator, accessories, and Promethion Live software platform for comprehensive metabolic tracking and indirect calorimetry in mice. Vendors must submit responses via email to Jim Frantz by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on March 12, 2025. The procurement is justified by Sable Systems being the sole manufacturer directly selling and servicing their proprietary equipment, with no authorized resellers. The Promethion system was selected for its superior metabolic measurement capabilities, including direct oxygen consumption and CO2 production tracking, which distinguishes it from competing products like the Columbus Instruments alternative.

The procurement appears to be an unrestricted competitive opportunity with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be executed through the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, with payment to be made from available University funds and future fiscal year obligations contingent upon fund appropriation. While the total maximum agreement price is not explicitly specified, the contract includes comprehensive provisions regarding insurance requirements, mandating that the contractor maintain Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability Insurance. The contract emphasizes compliance with state and federal laws, including accessibility standards, export control regulations, and non-discrimination requirements. Additional contract elements include provisions for independent contractor status, confidentiality, and governmental immunity. The procurement is specific to Larimer County and is part of a research initiative that requires advanced scientific equipment for metabolic research.