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08/24/2026 0800 ED

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The purpose of this COMPETITIVE COMBINED

SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire

QIAsprint Connect System

Period of Performance: 09/07/2026 to

10/06/2026

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE)

Title: QIAsprint Connect System

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00969. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using 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 (if applicable).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the offeror responsible whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective August 7, 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 unrestricted.

(v) Description of Requirement:

1. Generic Name of Product:

Name: System to automate the extraction of DNA and RNA from multiple sample types Brand Name: QIAsprint Connect System SYS-FUL-1 Cat No: 9003575 Brand: Qiagen

Name: Consumables (Kits, Covers, Plates) Cat No: 586549, 586009, 586409, 582103, 582226, 583204, 580010

4. Purchase Description and Salient Characteristics:

The required system shall provide automated purification of DNA and RNA from a variety of biological sample types and support high-throughput laboratory workflows. The system must be capable of processing up to 192 samples in parallel and generating nucleic acids suitable for downstream molecular biology applications, including quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing, and multi-omics analyses.

Automation of sample preparation is required to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processing time, and promote consistency across large-scale studies. The system shall support standardized workflows while allowing protocol customization when necessary to meet specialized research requirements.

Salient Characteristics

• Capability to process up to 192 samples per run.

• Automated purification of DNA and RNA from diverse biological sample types.

• Production of nucleic acids suitable for downstream molecular analyses, including sequencing and gene expression applications.

• Ability to support customizable workflows and protocol development.

• Features designed to minimize cross-contamination and maintain sample integrity.

• Remote monitoring or equivalent functionality to reduce operator intervention during runs.

• Compatibility with required consumables and accessories identified in this purchase description.

4. Quantity:

One (1) QIAsprint Connect SYS-FUL-1 One (1) QIAsprint RNA Tissue/Cells PrepSet One (1) QIAsprint Essential Kit B One (1) QIAsprint DNA Removal Set One (1) QIAsprint Prep Cover One (1) QIAsprint Prep Plate Insert One (1) QIAsprint RNA Elution Plate One (1) QIAsprint Frame Shield

5. Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

Within 60 days of award.

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH/NCATS- 9808 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

(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 agency-specific instructions as required.

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

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery schedule

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued 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 before the expiration date.

(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.

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

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Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must 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 August 24, 8:00AM EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00969. Responses may be submitted electronically to Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov

(xv) Point of Contact: Jaddua Johnston Contracting Specialist, Phone Number: 240-569-0006

Email: Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov mailto:Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov

Version 12-23-2025-1 FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain one (1) QIAsprint Connect System to support high-throughput nucleic acid extraction and purification for ongoing stem cell research activities. Current and planned projects require the processing of large numbers of biological samples for downstream molecular analyses, including quantitative PCR, transcriptomic, genomic, and epigenomic studies.

The requested system will automate the extraction of DNA and RNA from multiple sample types and enable parallel processing of up to 192 samples in a single run. This capability will increase laboratory throughput, reduce hands-on processing time, minimize the risk of sample handling errors and contamination, and improve consistency across experiments. The resulting nucleic acids will be used to characterize stem cell-derived products, evaluate differentiation processes, and support studies investigating disease mechanisms and cellular development.

Acquisition of this system is necessary to maintain project timelines, support expanding research demands, and provide reliable sample preparation for current and future studies.

2. Background Information and Project details: The Stem Cell Toxicology Laboratory (SCTL) conducts research focused on generating human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived cell types that support New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and other human-relevant in vitro models. These efforts contribute to the development and evaluation of alternatives to traditional animal testing and support regulatory science initiatives.

Characterization and validation of hPSC-derived cell products require routine analysis of gene expression and other molecular endpoints throughout the differentiation process.

These analyses depend on the efficient extraction of high-quality nucleic acids from large numbers of samples. The extracted DNA and RNA are used in quantitative PCR assays and multi-omics applications to assess cellular identity, differentiation status, and biological function. Resulting data help identify genes and pathways involved in cell development, lineage specification, and disease-related processes.

The increasing scale of these studies necessitates an automated, high-throughput extraction platform capable of generating reproducible results while reducing labor-intensive manual processing.

3. Generic Name of Product:

Name: System to automate the extraction of DNA and RNA from multiple sample types Brand Name: QIAsprint Connect System SYS-FUL-1

Cat No: 9003575

Name: Consumables (Kits, Covers, Plates) Cat No: 586549, 586009, 586409, 582103, 582226, 583204, 580010

4. Purchase Description and Salient Characteristics:

The required system shall provide automated purification of DNA and RNA from a variety of biological sample types and support high-throughput laboratory workflows. The system must be capable of processing up to 192 samples in parallel and generating nucleic acids suitable for downstream molecular biology applications, including quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing, and multi-omics analyses.

Automation of sample preparation is required to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processing time, and promote consistency across large-scale studies. The system shall support standardized workflows while allowing protocol customization when necessary to meet specialized research requirements.

Salient Characteristics

• Capability to process up to 192 samples per run.

• Automated purification of DNA and RNA from diverse biological sample types.

• Production of nucleic acids suitable for downstream molecular analyses, including sequencing and gene expression applications.

• Ability to support customizable workflows and protocol development.

• Features designed to minimize cross-contamination and maintain sample integrity.

• Remote monitoring or equivalent functionality to reduce operator intervention during runs.

• Compatibility with required consumables and accessories identified in this purchase description.

4. Quantity:

One (1) QIAsprint Connect SYS-FUL-1 One (1) QIAsprint RNA Tissue/Cells PrepSet One (1) QIAsprint Essential Kit B One (1) QIAsprint DNA Removal Set One (1) QIAsprint Prep Cover One (1) QIAsprint Prep Plate Insert One (1) QIAsprint RNA Elution Plate One (1) QIAsprint Frame Shield

5. Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

Within 60 days of award.

6. Option(s): N/A

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