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National Institutes of Health OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

75N98026Q00954

JOHN JOHNSON

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08/05/2026

08/15/2026 1400 ED

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The purpose of this COMPETITIVE COMBINED

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION (Brand name or equal0 is to acquire a Multimode Plate

Reader.

The following FAR clauses and Provisions are applicable to this award.

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

75N98026Q00954

Conditions -In addition to all the applicable commercial Products and Commercial Services

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1999)

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (Brand Name or Equal)

Title: Multimode Plate Reader

(i) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00954/PCA-NIA-05259. 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 award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular March 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is “Other Than Small Business”

• This requirement is NOT set aside for Small Business

(v) Description of Requirement:

1) MLD Victor Nivo Instruments Bundle QTY 1.

2) VICTOR Nivo - Multimode Plate Reader QTY 1.

3) VICTOR Nivo Alpha F QTY 1.

VICTOR Nivo alpha F Multimode Plate Reader with 4 detection technologies and standard features: - Filter-based Absorbance including 405/10nm filter

- Luminescence detection technology including 700nm IR cut-off filter

- Fluorescence intensity detection including FITC filters (480/30nm for excitation and 530/30nm for emission) and 50/50 dichroic beam splitter

- Laser-based Alpha Technology including D660A Dichroic mirror and

575/110nm emission filter for all single-channel Alpha assays

- Top (>&)> Bottom microplate-plate detection for all technologies

- Temperature control: 3°C above ambient up to 65°C

- Shaker with three modes: linear, orbital and double orbital

- 1 ‒ 1536-well plate reading capability

- Wi-Fi modem and Ethernet network cable for remote control

- Device control software with data analysis

Features and Benefits:

- Compact and light-weight design to fit on every bench

- Dynamic filter wheel with 32 filter storage positions

- Operation-system independent control software to enable access with

Android, Mac, Windows computers and tablets

- Ready for gas control upgrade - Ready for Technology upgrade to add

TRF capability (DELFIA, LANCE, HTRF) and Fluorescence Polarization

- Ready for dispenser upgrade

Power Requirements:

- Power Cords included: Installation kits for different regions available Dimensions: Width 20 cm, Depth 50 cm, Height 27 cm

Product Weight: 13 kg

Warranty: Includes Revvity 1 Year Warranty

Installation: Required and included

Requires but not included: Control device (e.g. PC, Laptop, Tablet

4) VICTOR Nivo Filter 450/10 Set - 15mm QTY 1.

5) VICTOR Nivo Filter 560/10 Set - 15mm QTY 1.

6) VICTOR Nivo Country Kit US/CAN QTY 1.

7) VICTOR Nivo Test Plate Kit QTY 1.

VICTOR Nivo Test Plate Kit

Optional test plate for system checks and to test reader functionalities for all detection modes (except FP).

Features and Benefits:

- tests plate carrier alignment

- pre-written test routines for ABS, FI, TRF, LUM

- Status LED

Power Requirements: -

Power Cords included:-

Dimensions: -

Product Weight: 0.5 kg

Warranty: Includes Revvity 1 year warranty.

Installation: Not Required

Requires but not included: VICTOR Nivo Plate Reader

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH/NIA

National Institutes of Health, 13 SOUTH DRIVE, BLDG. 13 FL 2, WING C, BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20892-0001 US

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(viii) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

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

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

(a) 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.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery schedule

(c) 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.

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

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices:

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

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery timeframe 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 (August 15, 2026, 2PM, EST) and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00954/PCA-NIA-05259. Responses may be submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

John Johnson, Program Specialist, johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov 667-312-5580.

mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov

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PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: We need this multimode plate reader to do assays for our samples

2. Background Information and Objective: Our previous reader was out of order and we need a new one which is critical for our experiment

3. Generic Name of Product: VICTOR Nivo - Multimode Plate Reader

4. Purchase Description: VICTOR Nivo - Multimode Plate Reader; Revvity; Model:

VICTOR Nivo alpha F

5. Salient characteristics This plate reader is critical for us to perform assays for our samples, it works very well to meet our objectives.

6. Quantity: 1

7. Delivery Date: 30/60 days after receipt of award

8. Period of Performance: there is free training and software could be free downloaded.

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