NOI Sole Source Open Market Items.pdf

SAM.GOV NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)

Document Type: Post-solicitation Notice Notice ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2253408 Posted Date: June 26, 2025 Response Date: July 11, 2025 Set Aside: Yes NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Product Service Code: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Contracting Office Address:

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 Title: Cytek Aurora System with 5 Laser UB/V/B/YG/R (64+3 channel) – Brand Name Only

Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact

Danielle Tines Linda Smith

Description:

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901(e), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a)- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and is not a request for competitive proposals.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Government Scientific Source, Inc., 12355 Sunrise Valley Dr. Suite 400, Reston, Virginia 20191, UEI: J49CN39QTNW3.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Research Technologies Branch (RTB), Flow Cytometry section, is seeking to acquire one (1) Cytek Aurora with a 5-laser system for its facility at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) located in Hamilton, Montana. This system is essential for maintaining continuity in scientific research, ensuring data integrity, and upholding experimental compatibility with existing equipment and critical protocols.

The Cytek Aurora will enhance the capabilities of its BSL-3 lab within its bio-safety cabinet, supporting the integral research performed at the RTB. This acquisition is crucial to prevent variability in data, which is vital for ongoing research efforts.

A key factor in selecting the Cytek Aurora is its role in facilitating human and primate studies across multiple locations. The Cytek Aurora is already in use at NIH Bethesda and a lab in Africa. Acquiring an identical instrument at RML is essential to ensure continuity in data collection and analysis across these sites. The Cytek Aurora's proven ability to optimize performance at different locations guarantees consistent and reliable data, which is critical for the integrity of the research conducted across geographically dispersed sites. This acquisition will support the RTB's mission to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health through cutting-edge research.

Only bona fide Cytek Aurora brand name OEM products/services are acceptable.

Documentation showing active authorized reseller status is requested with the quote. All items must be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.

It is the Government’s understanding that Government Scientific Source, Inc is the only vendor capable of providing the following open market items:

(Open Market) N9-90136 Aurora 5 Laser with loader UV V B YG R PremiumServ

(Open Market) N7-24039 Enhanced Small Particle Option

(Open Market) N8-00002 SpectroFlo Software License N8 00002 0A

The estimated period of performance for this requirement: 07/15/2025 to 07/14/2026.

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Government Scientific Source, Inc., is a small business.

This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement. The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 15 days of this notice.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement. The Government understands that Government Scientific Source, Inc., are the only vendor which can provide the requested products/services for NIAID. However, firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice. Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers on NOI-NIAID-25-2253408.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

For additional information or to submit responses, please contact Danielle Tines, Contract Specialist at danielle.tines@nih.gov.

mailto:danielle.tines@nih.gov

Attachment A - Bill of Materials

Product Name Equipment Number

QTY

Cytek Aurora 5 Laser UV/V/B/YG/R (64 + 3 Channel) Includes: • 5-laser flow cytometer • Workstation (computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse) • 1 additional copy of SpectroFloTM • Fluidic reservoirs • 1-year on-site warranty

N7-00003 1

Cytek Automated Sample Loader (ASL) 2.0 N7-00021 1 Basic Start-up Kit (beads only). Virtual kit R7-40091 1 *1YR SVC Cytek Aurora 5 Laser with loader - UV/V/B/YG/R - Premium

N9-90136 2

*APD Assy, Violet 16 Channel with Small Particle Enhanced Performance (V-SPE) The Enhanced Small Particle (ESP) Option is being offered as an early-access product. Data from other early access hardware is available, but no marketing specs are available for the product at this time. In the case of this hardware being altered after purchase, upgrades to your ESP Option will be made accordingly

N7-24039 1

*SpectroFlo Software License N8 00002 0A N8-00002 1 Shipping and Handling

*Items identified as “open market”