Stopped Flow Meter and Fast UV/Vis Spectrometer

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at the National Institutes of Health has issued a Request for Quotation for specialized laboratory equipment, specifically a Stopped-Flow Mixing System and Fast UV/Vis Spectrometer with accompanying components. The procurement includes the SFM-3000/S stopped flow mixer with multiple accessories, the MOS-200/M Fast UV/Vis Spectrometer, delay lines, and preconfigured desktop computer equipment with BioKine software and monitor. The solicitation emphasizes the unique capabilities required of the Bio-Logic equipment, particularly its ability to achieve dead times as low as 200 microseconds and enable precise mixing ratios for advanced laboratory research applications. Evaluation will focus on technical capability, price, and past performance of potential vendors. Quotations must be submitted by email to Kelly Robinson no later than September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with all submissions requiring specific representations and certifications.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation indicates an intent to award a purchase order to Bio-Logic USA, LLC of Knoxville, Tennessee, suggesting this company may be the incumbent or preferred vendor for this specialized equipment. The period of performance extends from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026, providing a one-year contract timeline. The delivery location is specified as B1-20/HarrisBERNSTEI, and the procurement falls under PSC category 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documents, the highly specialized nature of the stopped-flow mixing and spectrometer equipment suggests a significant investment in advanced laboratory instrumentation capabilities.