Vibrating Microtome
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-001407
- Agency
-
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, Maryland 21224, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking to procure a Vibrating Microtome for use by its Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (CARD). The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase the Vibrating Microtome for micro slicing autopsied brain tissues to prepare samples for microscopy analysis in support of neurodegenerative disease research. Key requirements include a vibrating microtome with specific technical capabilities such as 1mm z-axis deflection, a demountable temperature-controlled tissue bath, and the ability to use stainless steel or zirconium-ceramic blades. Respondents must provide information on the place of manufacturing, size status, and ability to meet the specified requirements. Responses are due by November 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
This procurement is not set aside for any specific business size or category. The government has not identified any potential incumbents or current contractors. The desired quantity is one (1) Vibrating Microtome and one (1) stainless steel blade, with a 12-month delivery timeframe. The government has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.
Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase a Vibrating Microtome for micro slicing autopsied brain tissues to prepare samples for microscopy analysis.
For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include: (1) the place of manufacturing (i.e., address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture), as well as (2) the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e., address Non-Manufacturer Rule).
See attached Sources Sought Notice and Purchase Description for further instructions and guidance regarding this acquisition.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-001407 Sources Sought Notice.docx | DOCX document | |
| 25-001407 PD Final.doc | DOC document |
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