Ella Instrument- Automated Immunoassay Machine acquisition
Overview
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PSC
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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 Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to acquire an Ella Automated Immunoassay System (Bio-Techne, Catalog #600-100). This Presolicitation is for a critical piece of laboratory equipment essential for high-throughput, high-sensitivity biomarker quantification in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related neuroinflammatory research. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Need
The Translational Neuroradiology Section (TNS) requires the Ella system to elucidate mechanisms of MS and neuroinflammatory pathologies. The system enables reproducible quantification of biomarkers such as neurofilament light chain (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), which are vital indicators of axonal damage and astrocyte activation. This acquisition is crucial for ongoing investigations and maintaining research rigor.
Required Product Specifications
The requirement is for the Ella Immunoassay System by Bio-Techne, Catalog #600-100, with the following salient characteristics:
- ELISA workflow immunoassay
- All-in-one desktop computer with Windows OS
- Simple Plex Runner and Explorer software
- Results in less than 90 minutes
- High reproducibility and biomarker detection
- Automated operation
- 4+ logs of dynamic range
- Requires only 25 µL of sample
- Eliminates cross-reactivity
- Includes a one-year warranty and training
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Quantity: 1 machine, 1 desktop, 1 year warranty
- Delivery: Within 30 days after receipt of order
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Additional Information
This notice serves as a detailed specification for the required equipment. Interested parties should review the technical requirements, quantities, and delivery timelines. For inquiries, contact Vishnuvajjala Hanumanth Rao at vishnuh@mail.nih.gov.