Project Information

Bid Title

Tissue - Tek VIP6 Processor

Issuing Agency

Oregon State University

Location

Oregon

Published Date

May 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Description

Oregon State University intends to contract for the provision of a Tissue-Tek VIP6 Processor from Sakura Finetek as a sole source because of its ability to meet compatibility requirements of an existing line of equipment. OSU currently uses a Tissue-Tek VIP 6 instrument and purchasing the same model would provide a compatible instrument that could utilize interchangeable parts, reagents, etc., allowing for continuous workflow and no downtime. Additionally, the instruments are set up on the same network, so no additional IT infrastructure would be required, saving time and money. Technicians are currently trained to use the Tissue-Tek VIP instruments and purchasing a different instrument would require additional training, delaying use of the new instrument and creating downtime to the critical level of efficient workload that the OSU laboratory needs to maintain. An entity may appeal this determination in accordance with OSU Standard 03-010. Section 5.17 no later than the closing date indicated on the website. Appeals must be submitted to the Office of Procurement, Payment and Travel at procurement@oregonstate.edu by 05/22/2026 at 3:30 pm PST. For additional information please contact Cassandra Hurd by email at cassandra.hurd@oregonstate.edu .

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• NAICS 811219Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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