AploPrep Liquid Handler & Nanoimager Microscope Maintenance
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB644020-26-01484
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a component of the Department of Commerce, intends to sole-source a noncompetitive Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Oxford Nanoimaging for delivery of one AploPrep Microfluidic Liquid Handling system with installation, training, and warranty, plus support for an existing Nanoimager microscope, with anticipated award in September 2026. Responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirements may submit capability information to Contracting Officer Donald Graham at donald.graham@nist.gov or by mail to NIST's Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, by September 18, 2026.
The AploPrep system must integrate with and be compatible with the Nanoimager microscope, microfluidic chips, reagent kits, and software analysis tools. The system shall automate sample preparation of nanoparticles for dSTORM imaging, maintain physical dimensions less than 15 inches by 20 inches by 13 inches with weight under 20 kg for placement in a Class 2 biological safety cabinet, and be compatible with volumes of 1–50 microliters. The contractor must provide all necessary software for operation and data analysis, along with comprehensive operations and maintenance manuals. The service agreement for the ONI Nano-Imager system (SN: 3PSEJVK5) shall include one annual preventative maintenance visit, unlimited repair visits, remote technical support with a two-business-day initial response time, and four optional one-year renewal periods. The service agreement and option periods shall cover parts, labor, travel, and software updates.
Notice text
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce
Operating Unit: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Point of Contact
Contracting Officer: Donald Graham
Address:
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Acquisition Management Division (AMD)
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Telephone: 301-975-6753
Email: donald.graham@nist.gov
Codes for Services or Supplies
Product Service Code (PSC): [6640 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory and Manufacturing
Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
Description of Supplies or Services
The contractor will be required to provide support for a Nanoimager microscope and deliver one (1) AploPrep Microfluidic Liquid Handling system inclusive of installation, training, and warranty.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent.pdf |
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