Notice of Intent-75N98026Q01029.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q01029 Solicitation Type: Sole Source (Non-Competitive) Title: Compresstome Vibrating Microtome system VF-800-0Z NAICS / Size Standard: 334516/ 1,000 employees

Introduction

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO

AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Precisionary Instruments, LLC to provide Compresstome Vibrating Microtome system VF-800-0Z to the Division of Intramural Research in accordance with the following information.

Background Information

The NHLBI will utilize the Compresstome Vibrating Microtome System for projects aimed at unraveling fibrosis mechanisms, advancing therapeutic development, and conducting cellular profiling across a wide range of fibrosing lung diseases. The system will improve efficiency, reduce variability, and allow integration of multiplexed data critical for understanding complex biological systems.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire a Compresstome Vibrating Microtome system VF-800-0Z to Support Lung Transplant and Tissue Biology Research.

Contractor Requirements

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Compresstome® Vibrating Microtome: Compresstome Models:Compresstome® VF-800-0Z Vibrating Microtome (Tissue Slicer) and shall include:

• Compresstome® Vibrating Microtome:Compresstome Consumables: Compresstome® Starter Kit

VF-800

• Compresstome® Vibrating Microtome:Compresstome Parts: Gooseneck Lamp

Sole Source Justification

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) requires the acquisition of one Compresstome Vibrating Microtome (Model VF-800-0Z) from Precisionary Instruments, LLC to support critical translational research on human lung transplant biospecimens at the NIH Clinical Center. This specific instrument is required because it features patented Auto Zero-Z™ technology, which eliminates Z-axis deflection to generate smooth, structurally intact Precision-Cut Lung Slices (PCLS) from delicate, highly variable human fibrotic explants. Standard microtomes or alternative slicing equipment lack this precision and cause severe tissue damage, making them unviable for human fibrotic tissue where samples are exceptionally rare and irreplaceable. Furthermore, the Compresstome enables up to 10 days of viable pharmacologic testing, essential for downstream molecular assessments and drug screening. Precisionary Instruments LLC is the sole manufacturer and direct U.S. distributor of the Compresstome line. Procuring any other device would compromise research continuity, waste precious clinical biospecimens, and delay the NHLBI's mission to identify early intervention time-points for pulmonary fibrosis.

Regulatory Authority

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart

12.102 (a), restricting competition. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

FAR Clauses

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is applicable. The Government will award a contract resulting from this notice to the offeror listed above. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offer: The contractor shall demonstrate its ability to provide the services listed that meets the specifications provided above.

FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

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

FAR clause at 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance, applies to this acquisition.

The provisions at FAR clause 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR clause 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications, applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

HHSAR clause 352.239-78, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice

HHSAR clause 352.239-79, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility

HHSAR clause 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

Additional Information

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is being conducted under RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, therefore the requirements of FAR Part 6, Competitive Requirements, are not applicable and the resultant award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.

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 unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Unique Entity Identifier (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.

All responses must be received by September 09, 2026, at 12:00PM ED and must reference synopsis number 75N98026Q01029. Responses shall be submitted electronically to noelle.decenzo@nih.gov.

Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:noelle.decenzo@nih.gov