Whole Room Calorimeter Validation and Support

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a vendor to provide Whole Room Calorimeter Validation and Support services for the NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The services include calibration of gas analyzers, gas blending systems, and mass flow controllers, as well as system validation using controlled gas infusion to verify accurate measurement of oxygen consumption (VO₂) and carbon dioxide production (VCO₂). The vendor will also provide operator collaboration and training support during validation procedures. The period of performance is 12 months after award of purchase order. • The vendor must be able to provide validation, calibration, and technical support for the metabolic chambers (respiration calorimeters) used in NIH/NIDDK-supported human metabolism research. • The vendor must have proprietary software and technical expertise specific to the metabolic chamber systems used across NIH/NIDDK and academic research facilities. • The vendor must be able to ensure consistent system performance, maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure, and support uninterrupted execution of NIH/NIDDK-funded research.