Automated Cell Dissociation Apparatus
The Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded contract 75N95025P00182 to GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC for an Automated Cell Dissociation Apparatus. The contract was awarded on March 20, 2025, with a total value of $48,520.00. This civilian agency procurement does not appear to have a specific set-aside classification, indicating it was open to standard competitive bidding. The award suggests the National Institute on Drug Abuse is acquiring specialized scientific equipment likely to support research activities related to cellular research or drug abuse studies.
75N95025P00182 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
3/20/25, 9:32 AM SOURCES SOUGHT: Automated Cell Dissociation Apparatus
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Laboratory of Neurogenetics requires the procurement of an automated cell dissociation apparatus specifically the S2 Genomics Singulator 100 Cell Dissociation Platform for single nuclei isolation from human and mouse brain tissues. The primary research objective is to support studies on neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. This pre-solicitation notice is a sources sought market research effort to identify qualified small business sources capable of providing the specialized scientific equipment. Interested companies must submit a detailed capability statement electronically to Rashiid Cummins by January 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with responses limited to 10 pages. Evaluation criteria will include technical capabilities, company size status, professional qualifications, manufacturing location, and ability to meet specific equipment requirements.
The sources sought notice does not currently specify a set-aside designation, but is actively seeking responses from various small business categories including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), veteran-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. Respondents must identify their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, which for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and demonstrate compliance with size standards. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement requires delivery within 60 days post-award and involves highly specialized scientific equipment designed for advanced genomic research. Companies must provide detailed documentation about their technical capabilities, total number of employees, professional personnel qualifications, and any existing government contract vehicles that could potentially fulfill the requirement. Responses must include comprehensive details about manufacturing location and compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule.
75N95025Q00116 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
1/2/25, 1:24 PM Automated Cell Dissociation Apparatus
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is seeking to procure an Automated Cell Dissociation Apparatus, specifically the S2 Genomics Singulator 100 Cell Dissociation Platform for single nuclei isolation from human and mouse brain tissues. This is a full and open competitive solicitation using simplified acquisition procedures under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement is structured as a request for quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 75N95025Q00116, and will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order. Evaluation criteria will prioritize technical capability and past performance, which are significantly more important than price, with vendors required to demonstrate their ability to meet the specified requirements. All responses must be submitted electronically by 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on March 14th, 2025, to rashiid.cummins@nih.gov, with no fax submissions accepted.
The solicitation has no specific set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors, with an anticipated delivery of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) to Bethesda, MD. The purchase description indicates this is a brand name or equal requirement, meaning vendors can propose equivalent products to the specified S2 Genomics Singulator. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Vendors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide a Unique Entity ID, Taxpayer Identification Number, and certification of business size. The solicitation requires comprehensive quotes including unit pricing, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery terms, prompt payment discounts, product descriptions, and other relevant information that might factor into the award decision.
75N95025Q00116 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
3/10/25, 7:42 AM