Sol_75N95B26Q00013.pdf

75N95B26Q00013

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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09/18/2026

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OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05

National Institutes of Health

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The purpose of this Competitive Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is to procure One (1) Cryostat

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COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 75N95B26Q00013. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.

• This requirement is unrestricted.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The National Institute of Mental Healtn (NIMH), Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN) requires the one (1) Cryostat to be used to analyse the molecular and chemical architecture of specific regions of the brain in a highly reproducible manner. The cryostat will allow for full automation to limit variablility in results while maintaining optimal temperature throughout the process while handling large volumed of tissue slices whiole assisting the operator.

The Cryostat must be brand name or equivalent to the Leica CM3050 S Cryostat and must meet the following salient characteristics:

• Floor-standing cryostat designed for precision frozen-section preparation

• Rotary microtome configuration

• Section thickness range: 0.5–300 µm

• Maximum specimen size: 40 × 55 mm

• Horizontal specimen feed: 25 mm

• Vertical specimen stroke: 59 mm

• Specimen retraction: 50 µm

• Specimen orientation capability: ±8° in X/Y axes, with zero-position capability

• Cryochamber temperature adjustable from 0 °C to −40 °C

• Capability for independent specimen/object-head cooling, with temperature range of approximately −10 °C to −50 °C, when configured

• Freezing shelf capable of reaching approximately −43 °C under specified operating conditions

• Programmable automatic defrost with manual defrost capability

• Capability for manual and/or motorized sectioning, depending on configuration

• Motorized cutting speed up to approximately 210 mm/s, when equipped

• Motorized coarse specimen feed with multiple feed speeds, when equipped

• Section counter and section-thickness totalizer functionality

• Reverse section counter functionality

• Foot-pedal operation available with motorized configuration

• LED chamber illumination

• Ergonomic design suitable for seated operation

• Optional electrohydraulic height adjustment for seated or standing operation

• Approximate dimensions: 882 mm W × 1,040 mm H × 766 mm D

• Approximate weight: 180 kg, including microtome

• Electrical power requirement: approximately 1,800 VA

• Designed for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use

• Appropriate regulatory certifications/markings for the supplied configuration

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide the following:

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMT

0001 Cryostat 1 EA $ $

TOTAL: $

EXPIRATION DATE OF QUOTE:

DELIVERY LOCATION

The provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Evaluation Factors: (Customize as needed)

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery schedule (Include relative importance of factors if required.)

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Responses to this synopsis must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the required product or service. Responses must include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery period after award

• Delivery terms

• F.O.B. point (destination or origin)

• Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)

• Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by September 28, 2026 at 9:00 am EDT, and must reference solicitation number 75N95B26Q00013. Responses must be submitted via the SAM.gov webportal or via email. Potential Offerors do not need to register to view a notice; however, in order to submit questions and/or response to this Notice, an account will need to be established.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Brittany May Contract Specialist Brittany.may@nih.gov http://www.sam.gov/