NGC Quest 10 Plus Chromatography System

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), is seeking to procure a NGC Quest 10 Plus Chromatography System from Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, California. The comprehensive system includes 10ml/min pumps, multi-wavelength and conductivity detection capabilities, and automated sample injection functionality for protein purification applications. The solicitation encompasses 16 line items including the main chromatography system, air sensor module, column switching valve, computer, monitor, fraction collector, sample pump, and various accessories. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical capability and past performance weighted significantly more important than cost considerations. Quotations are due by September 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Kelly Robinson, with vendors required to include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification.

This procurement is being conducted without full and open competition and carries no set-aside designation for small businesses, indicating it is unrestricted to contractors of all sizes. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract period spans from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2026, though delivery is required by August 11, 2025 for most items to multiple destinations at the NIH Bethesda Main Campus. Equipment will be delivered to specific locations including B2-29/John Louis and other campus facilities. The solicitation indicates Bio-Rad Laboratories as the targeted vendor, suggesting this may be a sole-source or limited competition procurement for specialized laboratory instrumentation. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the 16-item equipment package indicates a substantial investment in advanced chromatography capabilities.