6515--INTEND TO SOLE SOURCE - to Scintica Inc. A Sole Source Purchase Order For A U-FAB Activo 3D Bioprinter In Support Of The Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source purchase order to Scintica, Inc. for a 3D Bioprinter, which is an integral component of a VA research project being conducted by the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department. The research explores using 3D bio-printed human corneal endothelial grafts as a renewable source for endothelial keratoplasty transplantations. The required 3D Bioprinter is the U-FAB Activo 3D Bioprinter, which has specific technical specifications. • The 3D Bioprinter must have a build volume of 150(D) x 150(W) X 50(H) mm and be able to perform high-precision material deposition on curved surfaces. • The 3D Bioprinter must have a camera-guided printing system and be able to integrate with external objects or devices. • The 3D Bioprinter must be able to combine extrusion printing for high-viscosity biomaterials with droplet-based nanoliter deposition. • The 3D Bioprinter must have a 1-year warranty and remote or on-site support will be provided as needed to repair or replace defective components.