NON Competitive CSS.pdf

NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: nCounter Pro Analysis System

(i) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01187. 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.

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).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a fixed priced purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Bruker Spatial Biology, Inc., 530 Fairview Ave North, Seattle Washington, 98109 for nCounter Pro Analysis System and accessories.,

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect with the RFO FAR.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

1each of the following:

nCounter Pro Analysis System nCounter Install & Train Kits nCounter Pro Prep Station 1 year Warranty Gold Sys Srvc Contract 48 Mo.

Gold PS Srvc Contract 48 Mo.

The service plan should cover the following and be effective once the 12 month warranty period ends, the warranty period will commence once the equipment is installed and accepted by the Government point of contact (POC).

Bruker Spatial Biology shall provide manufacturer-authorized maintenance, service, technical support, and any necessary repairs for the nCounter Pro System. Services shall include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, software and firmware updates (as applicable), replacement of manufacturer-approved parts, and technical assistance required to maintain the instrument in optimal operating condition.

All services shall be performed by Bruker Spatial Biology-trained personnel using manufacturer-approved procedures and components to ensure the system continues to meet original performance specifications.

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH – NIEHS

111 TW Alexander Dr Durham

DURHAM

North Carolina 27709

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(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 additional instructions as required.

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

(a) 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.

(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: None.

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

(xiv) 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 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.

All prices are to be in United States Dollars (USD).

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 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q01187. Responses may be submitted electronically to brian.lind@nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

Brian Lind Brian.lind@nih.gov