6525 -- UV Cryostat

2026-11-03

Statement of Work 1 . 1 Background The Research Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System ( CAVHS ) in Little Rock , Arkansas is requesting a new requirement for the purchase of an Epredia HM525 NX UV Cryostat to replace our old HM525 . Our existing HM525 cryostat is almost 25 years old and well beyond its end of life date ( 2011 ). It does not always function properly , which can impede the progress and outcomes of the research projects . In research labs , cryostats play a key role in the study of tissues , allowing for detailed examination and analysis of various biological components . This cryostat will be used by various VA Merit funded laboratories . A cryostat is a specialized laboratory instrument used to maintain ultra - low temperatures to preserve and section frozen tissue samples , allowing for microscopic examination . By maintaining cryogenic temperatures , the cryostat ensures that delicate biological tissues remain intact , which is crucial for medical diagnostics and research purposes . The device operates at extremely low temperatures , which prevents tissue degradation . By freezing samples before sectioning , the cryostat enables the creation of thin tissue slices that can then be analyzed under a microscope . This process is vital for ensuring that the sample ' s structure remains unaltered , which is essential for accurate research outcomes . In research labs , histology and histopathology , cryostats play a critical role in preserving tissue samples and providing fast results . By using cryogenic temperatures to freeze and maintain the integrity of tissues , cryostats allow for efficient sectioning of specimens with precision . This process ensures that tissue samples remain intact for further analysis , contributing to quicker diagnoses and more accurate research outcomes . There will not be any VA Sensitive information associated with this requirement . 1 . 2 Objective Purchase a Brand Name Epredia HM525 NX UV Cryostat w EC70 pkg . Training shall be provided by the Technical Representative . Scheduling for training shall be coordinated with the COR / POC Robert Justus 501 - 257 - 4823 within 7 business days post installation . * Please refer to the Brand Name / Salient Characteristics document included in the acquisition plan and to be uploaded in FORCE for all required and Essential / significant physical , functional , and performance characteristics . 1 . 2 . 1 Line Items Required for Purchase 956641EC70 Ins HM525 NX UV w EC70 pkg

Alaska

2026-04-28