Metabolic Measurement System and Treadmill for Human Metabolic Research
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), specifically its Phoenix Epidemiologic and Clinical Research Branch (PECRB), is seeking a Metabolic Measurement System and Research-Grade Treadmill. This Presolicitation is for a replacement system to support human physiology research on metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Responses are due May 21, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
PECRB requires a new metabolic measurement system to replace its aging equipment, ensuring continued reliable data collection for human research studies. The system must accurately measure oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, ventilation, and energy expenditure during both resting conditions and physical activity. It needs to support resting metabolic testing and graded exercise testing, integrating seamlessly with a research-grade treadmill.
Key Requirements
The required system is a fully integrated metabolic measurement and exercise testing solution.
- Metabolic Measurement System: Must feature breath-by-breath analysis, integrated gas analyzers, airflow measurement, automated calibration, and data acquisition/analysis software. Specific components include Parvo TrueOne 2400 system features, a Dell computer, printer, Hans Rudolph breathing circuits, calibration syringe, mixing chamber, gas sampling filters, and a mobile cart.
- Research-Grade Treadmill: Must be capable of controlled adjustment for walking/running speed (0.1 - 15 mph) and incline, safe for metabolic exercise testing, and support a user weight capacity of 500 lbs. The specific model requested is a TrackMaster TMX428CP with a programmable controller.
Contract Details & Logistics
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Phoenix Epidemiologic and Clinical Research Branch, 850 North 5th Street, 7th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004.
- Delivery & Installation: Requires lift gate and white glove service.
- Training: On-site operational training covering system operation, calibration, treadmill use, and data acquisition procedures will be provided during installation.
- Payment: Lump sum upon delivery, installation, acceptance, and training completion.
- Warranty: 3-Year for analyzer and computer; 1-Year for printer. Optional extended warranties are available.
Timeline & Contact
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Primary Contact: Vishnuvajjala Hanumanth Rao, vishnuh@mail.nih.gov