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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Quotation for specialized laboratory equipment to support research on protein-protein interactions and calcium ion concentration in living cells for the NIDCR Somatosensation and Pain Unit. The procurement includes four specific items: three PXIe-5170 PXI Oscilloscopes with 100 MHz frequency, 14-bit resolution, 250 MS/s sampling rate, and 8 channels; one PXI-7851R R Series Multifunction RIO Device; one SCB-68A Noise Rejecting Shielded I/O Connector Block; and one Shielded Cable for Reconfigurable MIO Connector. All equipment must be brand new and meet or exceed the specified technical requirements, with offerors required to provide itemized pricing, manufacturer warranty details, delivery schedules, and installation information. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror providing the most advantageous and best value quote based on evaluation criteria including product specifications, delivery timeline, and comprehensive pricing. Quotations must be submitted via email to specified NIH contacts by August 6, 2025, at 1630 Eastern Time.

This solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed, offerors must provide comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs for the specialized laboratory equipment. The procurement requires delivery of all equipment within six weeks after contract award, indicating an expedited timeline for research support needs. The place of performance appears to be at NIH facilities supporting the NIDCR Somatosensation and Pain Unit, though specific installation locations are not detailed in the available documentation.