Octet RH96 - BOM.pdf

This document is a Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes related to the procurement of one (1) Sartorius Octet RH96 system for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC) facility at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

The notice seeks information from qualified small business sources, including small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses. The government is looking to make a single firm-fixed price purchase order award by August 15, 2024, with delivery of the Octet RH96 system preferred as soon as possible but required within 90 days. The system must meet specific technical requirements related to size, analytical capabilities, and compatibility. Interested small businesses are requested to submit a capability statement of no more than six pages by June 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST, providing details on their organization, business type, contract vehicles, technical capabilities, and manufacturing information.