Protein Biologic Analyzer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Special Notice for a Protein Biologic Analyzer, specifically targeting the procurement of a Solentim ICON Analyzer. The notice is published under the Department of Commerce and focuses on establishing a biomanufacturing testbed within the Biomolecular Structure & Function (BSF) Group of the Biomolecular Measurement Division. NIST intends to negotiate on a brand name basis using the authority of FAR 13.105, indicating a specific preference for the Solentim ICON Analyzer. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The Special Notice was posted on June 5, 2025, with a response deadline of June 19, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a specialized instrument capable of performing comprehensive protein biologic analysis, including clonal screening, colony outgrowth tracking, protein biologics titer and glycan characterization, and automated data monitoring. NIST seeks an analyzer that can integrate multiple capabilities for therapeutic protein production research. Contractors interested in responding should submit their information to latish.walker@nist.gov by the June 19, 2025, 1:00 pm deadline. While the notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, it invites interested parties capable of meeting the precise technical requirements to participate. The procurement is currently in the presolicitation phase, meaning a full solicitation package has not yet been issued. Market research has determined the Solentim ICON as the sole instrument meeting NIST's specific technical needs, particularly its ability to maintain sample sterility and perform image-based clonal analysis with AI-driven colony tracking.