Open — responses due 18 Nov 2026 (4 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS · Bethesda, MD · NAICS 334516 · Solicitation 75N98027Q00057
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), intends to award a contract to BIO-RAD on a sole-source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, for the acquisition of QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System, the Government intends to solicit and award a Purchase Order on a solesource basis because the Government's minimum technical requirements will be satisfied by BIO-RAD. DTM’s shared labs have ongoing experiments that require very precise assessment of sample quality and quantity. The QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System delivers the power of absolute quantification for our labs — without the need for standard curves. With simple setup, intuitive analysis, and 7-color multiplexing, it makes digital PCR more accessible than ever. All-in-one, integrated instrument enabling walkaway operation. Intuitive software with a user-friendly interface for easy run setup and data analysis. Generates absolute quantification results with intuitive software. A compact system built for low throughput or ad hoc studies and shared research spaces. Supports from 16, 32, or up to 48 samples per run, ensuring flexibility for low-throughput laboratories. The QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System* delivers the power of absolute quantification for our labs — without the need for standard curves. With simple setup, intuitive analysis, and 7-color multiplexing, it makes digital PCR more accessible than ever. All-in-one, integrated instrument enabling walkaway operation. Intuitive software with a user-friendly interface for easy run setup and data analysis. Generates absolute quantification results with?intuitive software. A compact system?built for low?throughput or ad hoc studies and shared research spaces. Supports from 16, 32, or up to 48 samples per run, ensuring flexibility for low-throughput laboratories. BioRad Laboratories, Inc. is the original manufacturer and sole supplier of the QX700 E Droplet Digital PCR System. This piece of equipment utilizes Droplet Digital PCR for the absolute quantification of nucleic acids. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and meet all specified technical and operational requirements. The Government will consider all timely capability statements received and determine whether the acquisition should proceed as a sole-source procurement or be competed. The Government anticipates making an award approximately five (5) calendar days after the closing date of this notice, unless the Government determines that another responsible source is capable of meeting the requirement. Capability statements shall be submitted electronically to davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. EDT on November 18, 2026. Please reference Notice No. 75N98027Q00057 in the subject line of the response.
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