Milli-Q IQ 7005 Water Purification System or Equal

The National Institutes of Health National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) is soliciting offers for a Milli-Q IQ 7005 Water Purification System or equivalent integrated ultrapure water purification system to support clinical mass spectrometry operations. The existing system is non-functional and over 15 years old, creating operational risk to high-value LC-MS instruments. Key requirements include an integrated system capable of producing Type 1 ultrapure water with mercury-free UV technology compliant with NIH Policy Manual Chapter 3033, a 25-liter storage tank with remote dispensing capabilities (Q-POD and E-POD units), live TOC monitoring, 0.22 micrometer filtration, water quality sensors, and on-site operational training for up to five staff members. Evaluation will be conducted using a Best Value methodology across five categories: System Specifications, Components and Features, Service and Support, Delivery and Installation, and Training, with non-cost factors weighted as significantly more important than cost. The closing date for proposals is April 24, 2026 at 7:00 A.M. EDT, with questions due by April 16, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. EDT.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and no incumbent contractor is identified. The specific award value and quantity details are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, with award amounts to be determined pending receipt and evaluation of offers. Delivery must occur within 60 days of order receipt and include inside delivery, setup, and commissioning at NIH NIDDK, Building 10 Room 9C110, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The contractor must provide replacement cartridges and filters that are customer-serviceable and available from multiple vendors, along with field service support available by phone or on-site. Payment will be made in one lump sum 30 days after delivery, and the Government reserves the option to extend performance for up to six months under FAR 52.217-8.