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National Institutes of Health OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

75N98026Q00639

NICHOLAS CAPOBIANCO

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06/16/2026

06/23/2026 0900 ED

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The purpose of this NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to provide NHLBI with Infors HT Multitron

Incubation Shaker.

Period of Performance: 06/25/2026 to

09/25/2026

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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker

(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 75N98026Q00639. 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 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 purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Infors USA, 9070 Junction Drive, Suite D, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 for an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker (with integrated CO2 control, hygienic humidification, accessories, and installation) to extend the existing 15-year-old Infors HT Multitron system in the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology (NHLBI). The Multitron is a unique, patented system manufactured and sold exclusively in the United States by Infors USA, and the additional module must integrate directly with the existing system to provide additional production capacity and a reliable environment for mammalian cell culture protein expression.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

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

(v) Description of Requirement: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology, requires an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker that integrates into the laboratory's existing Multitron system, with installation. The shaker is required for the cultivation of mammalian cell cultures used in recombinant protein expression to study cellular pathways and obtain mechanistic insights into biochemical machines. The system must provide controlled shaking speed, temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide levels to support reliable and reproducible protein production.

The required configuration consists of the following items:

Part No. Description I80005 Multitron, 50mm I85190 Integrated CO2 control, includes standard connect I85201 Hygienic Humidification Option I52202HW Humidity Carboy Kit and Case of Water/Hygienic I20011 Multitron Tray – Green Squares I84302 Mixed stacking kit, Triple, 2 Pros, 6" Base

Installation and integration with the existing Multitron system are included.

(vi) Delivery Location: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI/NIH) Bldg. 50, Rm.

2406 50 South Dr Bethesda, MD 20892, USA

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(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) 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.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

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

(xv) 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.

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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 June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00639. Responses may be submitted electronically to nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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