NIAAA: Supplies Microscope Components

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of microscope components. This notice represents a non-competitive sole source award intended for Boston Electronics Corporation, a small business designated to provide the required laboratory equipment and supplies. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423690 for Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The posting date is June 10, 2025, with a due date of June 17, 2025, providing a seven-day window for this pre-solicitation phase. The NICHD Office of Acquisitions intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition, indicating a streamlined procurement process for these specialized components.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, as it is structured as a sole source procurement directly targeting Boston Electronics Corporation as the intended contractor. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantity details for the microscope components being procured. The timeline appears focused on the immediate pre-solicitation period, with the June 17, 2025 due date likely representing the conclusion of the notice period before formal negotiations begin with the identified vendor. No incumbent contractor information is provided, suggesting this may be a new requirement or a continuation of existing arrangements with Boston Electronics Corporation. The sole source nature of this procurement indicates that the government has determined this particular vendor is the only source capable of meeting their specific microscope component requirements. The abbreviated timeline suggests urgency in moving forward with the procurement process for these laboratory supplies.