4200 TapeStation System

The National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, seeks a 4200 TapeStation System (Agilent or equal alternative) for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Genomics Core, with responses due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. This is a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price procurement under FAR 12.603 for commercial products, with an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.

Place of performance is Durham, NC 27709 (delivery to NIH/NIEHS at 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709). The Agilent 4200 TapeStation System is an automated gel electrophoresis platform designed to qualify and quantify nucleic acid samples during next-generation sequencing library production. The required deliverable includes the instrument with laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information, and installation and familiarization services. The system will support automated, walk-away analysis of DNA and RNA samples using Agilent ScreenTape assays. This is a one-time supply acquisition with maintenance coverage for the warranty period.

The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (size standard: 1,000 employees); PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses must include technical and cost-price proposals, period of performance, UEI, TIN, business size certification, product and catalog numbers, and delivery timeframe. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration. While Agilent is currently the sole provider of the complete service package, the Government will accept quotations on equal brand alternatives; vendors must demonstrate equivalency with comparable materials.