Tender Description
Notice type: Special Notice · NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) intends to issue a Sole Source award to TIM B.V. The Government intends to issue a sole source award in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy the agency requirements for the above stated service. The scope of the work is to provide Tiny-TIM smartificial gut simulation system. The Tiny-TIM smartificial gut simulation system shall include but are not limited to: Gastrointestinal module containing the gastrointestinal compartments and control unit. This module encompasses a plug flow transport of gastric content into the small intestinal compartment, orchestrated by peristaltic valve pumps (PVP). Dispensing module with syringe pumps for accurate distribution of digestive fluids. The dispensing control system must use a syringe pump (100 mL max volume) for each fluid to dispense with acceptable accuracy (<2% variability). This syringe must be automatically cooled by the dispensing module. A Pyloric valve of a computer-controlled peristaltic valve pump (PVP) simulating the pyloric sphincter, transports gastric content to the small intestinal compartment by peristaltic movements. This will be a firm fixed price award. The NAICS Code is: 334516-Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. TIM B.V. Thijsseweg11 Delft Netherlands This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement to Iris Johnson, Iris.Johnson1@fda.hhs.gov in writing and must be within seven (5) days after date of publication of this notice which may be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete as a result of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No phone calls will be accepted.
- Country
- United States
- Published
- 12 Sept 2023
- Closing date
- 16 Sept 2023
- Procedure
- Special Notice