Annual Service contract for instrument Digital PCR System W/Auto DG
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), intends to award a non-competitive contract for Annual Service of a Digital PCR System W/Auto DG to Bio-Rad. This is a pre-solicitation notice of intent, and interested parties must submit their capabilities by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an annual service contract to ensure the Digital PCR System W/Auto DG remains calibrated and functional. This instrument is routinely used by multiple labs for understanding gene expression, making its continuous operation mission-critical. Bio-Rad is identified as the sole equipment manufacturer and provider, and using any other service provider is deemed to risk irreparable damage and safety hazards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent) for a non-competitive contract
- Intended Awardee: Bio-Rad, 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California 94547
- Set-Aside: N/A (Single Source)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard $1000)
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: June 4, 2026
Additional Notes
This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must include a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, period of performance, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. The Government retains discretion on whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis. Responses should reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00514 and be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law at James.Law@nih.gov.