Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for an inhalation exposure system to support controlled experimental exposure studies involving aerosolized particulates, vapors, and gaseous agents. The system should be capable of providing reliable and reproducible exposure conditions for in vivo animal models and in vitro cellular systems. The system should include features such as airflow control, temperature and humidity control, aerosol/gas concentration monitoring, and exposure duration control. The contractor will be responsible for delivering, installing, and setting up the equipment at the laboratory site, as well as providing training and maintenance support.
Some key features of the system include:
• Base Toxicant Inhalation Exposure System
• Cell Exposure System
• Dry Powder Acoustical Aerosol Generator
• High Pressure Nebuilzer Liquid Aerosol Generator
• Jet Fuel Liquid Combustion Generator
• E-Cig Puff Vape Generator
• Base Control Inhalation Exposure System
• Automatic Control Inhalation Exposure System
The contractor must comply with applicable institutional, occupational, and laboratory safety standards and regulations.