Multi-sample shearing System/Sonication Device for NIDDK

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a multi-sample shearing system/sonication device for genomic research applications. This specialized laboratory instrument must be capable of shearing DNA, RNA, and chromatin with precise fragmentation control and high throughput capabilities, including the ability to process sample volumes ranging from 5 microliters to 2 milliliters and handle up to 16 samples in parallel processing. The device must also feature an integrated cooling system to maintain sample integrity during processing. This sources sought notice is designed to identify potential contractors and assess market capabilities, with responses required to address manufacturing and supply capabilities, technical support offerings, and demonstrated past performance in similar procurements. Interested companies must submit their capability statements by October 9, 2025, at 1800 EDT to the designated contracting officer, Jacob Balenson.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the government is particularly interested in responses from HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses. The sources sought notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the anticipated procurement. The delivery timeline is specified as 90 days after receipt of order, with equipment to be delivered to the NIH/NIDDK facility in Bethesda, Maryland. The government is also seeking information about the availability of domestic sources that manufacture these devices in the United States in sufficient commercial quantities and of satisfactory quality.