Notice of Intent to Sole Source One (1) Cellaca MX High-throughput Automated Cell Counter system, on-site installation, training, and monthly configuration services.

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure one Cellaca MX High-throughput Automated Cell Counter system through a sole source acquisition. The system must meet stringent technical specifications including the capability to process 24 samples in three minutes or less, utilize dual fluorescence imaging for live/dead cell characterization, handle cell sizes from 5 to 80 micrometers, and accommodate cell concentrations ranging from 10^5 to 10^7 cells per milliliter. Additional requirements include dimensions not exceeding 13x13x16 inches, weight under 50 pounds, disposable sample plates for 24 samples, and the system must generate no liquid waste while requiring no cleaning in the counting workflow. The procurement includes on-site installation, training, and monthly service and technical support for system configurations. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2025, with responses due by August 19, 2025, providing vendors with a seven-day response window.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available materials, the acquisition involves a single unit of specialized laboratory equipment under a firm fixed-price contract structure. The system must be delivered to 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building #102, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, with delivery acceptance limited to Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Payment terms are established at net 30 days, and the contract will include ongoing monthly service requirements beyond the initial installation and training phase. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.