Class I biohazard aerosol containment enclosure

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), operating under the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, is seeking to procure a custom-built Class I biohazard aerosol containment enclosure designed specifically for cell sorting operations at the NIH Bethesda campus in Building 10. The enclosure must be manufactured to accommodate an existing Cytek Biosciences Aurora CS cell sorter and meet strict dimensional specifications of 38 inches length (front) by 36 inches deep by 42 inches high, featuring resealable access openings, plenum openings for utilities, flexible paneling for maintenance access, and a HEPA filtration system with one-way airflow. Qualified vendors must submit capability statements addressing each project requirement, including total employee count, professional qualifications of relevant personnel, applicable GSA Schedule contracts or government-wide acquisition contracts, country of manufacturing origin, and complete company contact information. This Sources Sought Notice (7571PS26Q00001) is classified under PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) and NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a 550-employee size standard. Responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format with 11- or 12-point font to Michelle Bills, Contract Specialist, at michelle.bills@hhs.gov by February 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

This pre-solicitation notice does not include a set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors. No specific contract award value or budget range is provided in the notice. The government has specified that delivery must be completed within 90 days of order placement, with one-year warranty coverage required from the selected vendor. The enclosure must be capable of installation by lab personnel without vendor assistance on-site. This notice is issued strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract; the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their submissions.