Service agreement for Beckman Coulter Equipment

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a service agreement related to Beckman Coulter equipment and laboratory instruments. Based on the government files, this pre-solicitation appears to encompass both laboratory assay capabilities (Human Olink Explore HT Assay Kit) and specialized self-administration systems for neuroimaging research. The procurement targets small businesses in the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing sector under NAICS code 334516, specifically seeking a self-administration system with operant conditioning capabilities for drug self-administration and social interaction tasks. The system must include precise drug delivery control, programmable foot shock capabilities (0.05-0.8 mA), compatibility with existing Med-PC IV software, and integration of multiple components including levers, cue lights, social access doors, and intravenous drug infusion systems. Interested small businesses were required to submit 10-page capability statements to Scott Duernberger at scott.duernberger@nih.gov by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on July 17, 2025, though the current notice shows a due date of July 25, 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualifying businesses meeting the small business criteria. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically mentioned in the available documentation. The notice does not specify contract values, budget ranges, or detailed quantities beyond the requirement for one self-administration system. The procurement timeline appears focused on market research at this stage, with the government explicitly stating that this Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award. The system will support NIDA's Neuroimaging Research Branch in conducting research on substance use disorders and social interaction behaviors using rodent models. Future solicitation activities may follow based on the responses received during this market research phase.