RFO FAR Presolicitation Notice_75N94026Q00034.pdf

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00034

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00034 Acquisition Title: High Flow Filters for NICHD Aquatics Facility NAICS Code: 333310 NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 – in number of employees PSC Code: 4610 Procedures: 12.201-1, Simplified procedures Anticipated award date: 3/20/2026

This Presolicitation notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov no later than 1700 (Eastern Time), 2/5/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00034 in the subject line.

The solicitation:

[ ] Will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE): https://sam.gov/ [ X ] Will NOT be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE)

POINT OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer Name: Jacob Balenson Agency/Office: National Institutes of Health Address: RM 1161A, 6710B Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 Email: Jacob.balenson@nih.gov Phone: 301-827-8302

SET-ASIDE STATUS

[ ] Not Set-Aside [ X ] Total Set-Aside [ ] Partial Set-Aside [ ] Local Area Set-Aside

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The NIH/NICHD Building 6 Shared Zebrafish Facility (SZF) has a requirement, containing brand-name specifications, for high flow filter cartridges/elements. These items are a critical component used by the facility to ensure debris and embryos do not slip through filtration systems and end up in fish tanks. Failure to maintain proper filtration may result in risks to animal health, invalidation of research data, and a waste of institute resources.

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The NIH/NICHD intends to acquire a 36-week supply of Graver brand-name High Flow Cartridge filters, Part # HF20-40S. Deliveries are expected on a bi-monthly basis, in increments of 64 filters per delivery, for a total of 18 shipments and 1,152 filters.

This quantity and frequency are based on current usage and may be adjusted, within the scope of the requirement, to address the facility’s needs due to any fluctuations in usage.

PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY

Place(s) of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance:

Storage Location (offsite)

PAKOLATUS

1120 WHISTLER AVENUE

BALTIMORE, MD, 21223

Facility Location (onsite) Building 6 Shared Zebrafish Facility (SZF)

BLDG 6, RM B117

6 CENTER DR

BETHESDA MD 20892

Performance Period: Up to 12 months from date of award.

TRADE AGREEMENTS

Items subject to WTO GPA or a Free Trade Agreement:

[ ] Yes:

[ ] FAR 52.225-3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.”

[ X ] FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] No

[ ] N/A – Unknown

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data required to respond will be included in solicitation:

[ ] Yes

[ ] No:

Can be obtained: ______________________________________________________

[ X ] N/A – Not Required

SMALL BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION

[ ] Yes:

Include definitization/change order information:

[ X ] No

NONCOMPETITIVE CONTRACT ACTION

[ X ] Yes:

Statutory authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 Intended Source: N/A (Brand-name specification) Justification: The Graver brand filters have been verified to meet the facility’s high filtration and system compatibility requirements and are currently the only filters available that have been demonstrated to perform reliably within the polishing filter housing system.

Evaluating alternative high-flow filters requires a complex and time-intensive testing process, that carries risk to water quality, equipment integrity, animal health, and ongoing research. Given the operational risks and testing limitations, and the need to maintain consistent high-quality filtration performance, it is most efficient and in the best interest of the Government to acquire the Graver brand filters for the current requirement.

[ ] No

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Offeror or product/service must meet a qualification requirement:

[ ] Yes

Qualification Requirement: _____________________________________________________ Qualification may be obtained from: ___________________________________________

[ X ] No