NOI SAM CSS PCA-NIEHS-04994.docx

Hospital and Laboratory Support Division Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)

Title: Innova® S44i, refrigerated, stackable shaker incubators

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Synopsis No. 75N98026Q01160-04994

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Contracting Office Address

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) Hospital and Laboratory Support Division 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817

Description

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 75N98026Q01160-04994. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable). This is intended to be a firm-fixed price contract and awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable approach.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to:

Eppendorf North America, Inc.

175 Freshwater Blvd Enfield, CT 06082

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard 1,000.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99-1, July 16, 2018. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR 12.603 at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title: Innova® S44i, refrigerated, stackable shaker incubators

2. Background Information: The purpose of this request is to procure a Double-Stacked Eppendorf Innova S44i Refrigerated Incubator Shaker complex. Double-stacked incubator shakers will be used to grow microbial cultures at the range of temperatures above and below ambient to perform molecular genetics study of genome integrity.

This is a refrigerated three-stack incubator which can take 36x500 ml and 15x2000 ml Erlenmeyer flasks per incubator (108 and 45 total, respectively). Innova S44i can operate between 4C and 80C and 20-400rpm. Samples have to be incubated between 14 and 42C at 30-300rpm.

· shaking speed 25 to 400 rpm,

· temperature control 2 to 80C,

· space saving grid door, and

· platform capacity for 15x2000ml flask and 8x2800ml flask.

We need to grow microbial liquid cultures in shaker incubators with the capabilities described in the next section:

Innova® S44i, refrigerated, stackable shaker incubators have the following unique capabilities

1. High-Capacity and Efficient Design

· Maximum Flask Capacity: It can accommodate up to 39x 1 L or 15x 2.5 L UltraYield flasks, offering up to 102% higher capacity than competing models.

· Triple-Stackable at High Speeds: Units can be stacked up to three high, and importantly, all three units can operate at high speeds (up to 400 rpm for 25 mm orbit).

· Compact Footprint: Despite increased capacity, it offers a smaller footprint than its predecessor (Innova 44).

· Slide-Up Door: A space-saving, iconic slide-up door provides easy, ergonomic access to samples without requiring extra aisle space.

2. Advanced Drive System (Eppendorf X-Drive)

· 5-Eccentric Counterbalanced Drive: The patented X-Drive uses five shafts, which provides stable, vibration-free shaking even with very heavy or unbalanced loads, such as high-volume flask cultures.

· Continuous Imbalance Monitoring: The drive automatically senses imbalances and adjusts speed to ensure safety and protect cultures.

3. Advanced Control and Connectivity

· VisioNize Touch Interface: A modern, intuitive touchscreen allows for easy setup of multi-step or cyclic programs, such as for temperature or speed ramps.

· Digital Integration: The device features VisioNize Lab Suite for remote monitoring, data export via USB, and network integration via Ethernet.

· User Management: The interface allows for user management, limiting access to settings and enhancing compliance.

4. Specialized Environmental Controls

· Optional Photosynthetic LED Light Bank: The unit can be fitted with a programmable photosynthetic LED light bank to provide uniform light across the entire platform, designed for algae and plant cell growth.

· Extensive Temperature Range: The refrigerated model operates between the 10∘C below ambient to 80∘C

· Optimized Growth Conditions: Offers high precision, with speed accuracy of ±0.5plus or minus rpm and temperature uniformity of ±0.25∘C

5. Advanced Usability

· Slide-Out Platform: The platform can be easily pulled out for one-handed, convenient access to samples located at the back of the shaker.

· Optional Sticky Pad Platform: Allows for the use of adhesive mats instead of traditional clamps, allowing for easy, tool-free placement of different vessel sizes.

Period of Performance: This is a one-time supply acquisition with the duration of the maintenance agreement as specified in the resulting contract or purchase order.

Delivery Location:

NIH/NIEHS

111 TW Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

CLOSING STATEMENT

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

· 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 additional instructions as required.

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

· A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror 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 (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

· 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 to this requirement.

Submission Requirements: Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information. Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: Equipment Capability, Equipment Warranty and Maintenance Coverage, Delivery, Price, past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics;

(d) Quantity;

(e) Estimated price or cost;

(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and

(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also 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 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q01160-04994. Responses may be submitted electronically to Ms. Luz Casey, Program Specialist/Contracting Specialist at Luz.Casey@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

Contact Information:

Contract Specialist/Program Specialist: Luz Casey Email: Luz.Casey@nih.gov

"All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.”

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