RFQ for Automated High Throughput Patch Clamp System

This RFQ solicits an automated high throughput patch clamp system to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's efforts to characterize drug effects on heart ion channels. The system must meet specified technical performance requirements to electrophysiologically assess individual cells at high volume. Quotes are requested for the system, optional components, consumables for 32,256 cells in year one, and post-sale maintenance contracts. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror based on a three month delivery timeline. Quotes are due by May 6, 2020.

This small business set-aside contract has a one year base period and four one-year options. The place of performance is the contractor's facility, with delivery of the system and support to the FDA. The estimated total value is between $2-5M over the five year ordering period. The predominant NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is J070. The contract aims to establish a new supplier to support the agency's preclinical screening and drug evaluation work.