“Brand Name or Equal” Emulate Inc. , Chip-R1 Rigid Chips, plus Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service on Emulate Modules

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research is seeking to procure 5 "Brand Name or Equal" Emulate Inc. Chip-R1 Rigid Chip Basic Research Kits through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation aims to acquire specialized brain-chip systems designed for evaluating neurotoxicity induced by CD19 CAR T-cells, utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cells cultured on a microphysiological chip. Specific technical requirements include a 1-year shelf life, sterility, and compatibility with Zoe Culture Module 2 and Orb Hub Module 1. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Offers must be submitted via email by June 4, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time, with Warren Dutter serving as the primary point of contact. Potential offerors should be prepared to meet the technical specifications and delivery timeline of 120 calendar days from the award date.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a size standard of 1,000 employees for the applicable NAICS category. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price commercial product, with delivery specified to the FDA/NCTR facility located in Jefferson, Arkansas. The procurement involves acquiring 5 research kits, which will be used for advanced scientific research into neurotoxicity mechanisms. The contract's estimated value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, but it represents a targeted procurement for specialized laboratory equipment. The place of performance is specifically identified as Jefferson, AR 72079, emphasizing the localized nature of this research-oriented acquisition. The solicitation represents a focused effort to obtain cutting-edge microphysiological research technology for advanced scientific investigation into cellular and neurological processes.