Vapometer
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION • Product Service Code (PSC) : AJ12 | Last Modified: 08/26/2024
Procurement Summary
A TEWL measuring device is needed to support an ongoing NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) project – “Investigating Cytokine & Other Biomarkers in Skin Post Exposure to Drilling Fluids,” wherein changes to skin models will be observed after application of oil and gas drilling fluids to make proper recommendations regarding the control of exposures. The vapometer from Delfin measures TEWL as well as the evaporation rate. The Delfin vapometer is the only reasonable available source that can meet all of CBMB’s required salient characteristics for a TEWL measuring device, as follows: - adaptable instrument that can measure TEWL; - can measure in both in-vitro (lab) and in-vivo (body) settings; - equipped with special adapters that allows for testing in 6 well plates, 96 well plates, and Franz cells (9mm), etc.; - closed chambered to eliminate interferences from surrounding air, especially if - the instrument is taken into the dynamic environment of an oil and gas site in multiple states (outdoors); - And portable and battery operated (no cord) in order to take to multiple sites, which would allow for in-vivo studies in outdoor settings.
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Yes
Consistent with Policy
General Science and Technology R&D Services; General science and technology; Applied Research
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
08/08/2024
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Post-solicitation
Individual Waiver