Microinjection System

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, procuring on behalf of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, seeks to acquire a microinjection system through a non-competitive sole source procurement. The specific equipment required is a TransferMan 4r micromanipulator system for the Laboratory of Cellular and Developmental Biology, which will be used for micro-injection of mouse oocytes, zygotes, and preimplantation embryos. The system must meet specific technical requirements including ergonomic design, electronic axis control, and compatibility with existing laboratory equipment already in use. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order. Responses to this Notice of Intent are due by Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, and must be submitted electronically to ramanu2@mail.nih.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is intended as a sole source award to CalibreScientific Global Distribution, Inc., located in Holland, Ohio. The justification for sole source procurement emphasizes the system's proven track record, seamless integration capabilities with existing laboratory equipment, and the potential operational disruption that would result from switching to a different manufacturer. Delivery of the microinjection system is required within 30 days after contract award to a location in Bethesda, Maryland. While this is presented as a non-competitive procurement, the solicitation allows all responsible sources to submit capability statements or quotations, though the clear intent is to award to the identified sole source vendor. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.