RFQ for two (2) Hematology Analysers

The National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is soliciting quotations for two hematology analyzers to support the National Institute of Mental Health's PET radioligand studies, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. EDT. This is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery is Bethesda, Maryland. The analyzers must provide 5-part differential complete blood count capability with a minimum throughput of 60 samples per hour, accept micro-collected whole blood samples of 10–15 microliters (with a pre-dilute option for 20 microliters), feature a compact footprint suitable for limited bench space, include barcode capability and touchscreen interface, support bidirectional LIS connectivity, utilize cyanide-, azide-, and formaldehyde-free reagents, and be compatible with current Beckman Coulter systems. Each analyzer must include at least one-year warranty and software licenses valid for the instrument's operational life.

NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement is conducted under FAR 12.603 for commercial items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Responses must include unit and total pricing, shipping costs, delivery period, F.O.B. point, product descriptions, and business certifications via SAM.gov. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value considering price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule. Amendment 0002, issued May 29, extended the quotation due date from June 11 to June 16; offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments. Contact Brittany May, Contract Specialist, at Brittany.may@nih.gov for inquiries.