Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Beckman Coulter
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) intends to award a fixed-price sole source purchase order to Beckman Coulter for the Vi-Cell MetaFlex Solution Pack and Sensor Cassette. This acquisition supports the development and manufacture of human cells and tissue-based products used in clinical protocols at the NIH Clinical Center. Comments or statements of interest are due by May 1, 2026, at 10 am EST.
Scope of Work
The required supplies, specifically the Vi-Cell MetaFlex Solution Pack and Sensor Cassette, are essential for evaluating critical parameters such as pH, pO2, pCO2, glucose, lactate, and electrolytes in CAR-T cell culture media. This monitoring is vital for controlling and maintaining the environment during cell manufacture and culture processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 10 am EST
- Published: April 24, 2026
Justification & Process
This acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13), specifically Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for sole source procurement when the contracting officer determines only one source is reasonably available for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Beckman Coulter is identified as the only source capable of providing these specific supplies to NIH.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent and not a request for quotation; a solicitation document will not be issued. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this posting. The government retains discretion regarding the decision not to compete the requirement. Submissions should reference the posting number and be sent via email to Kristin Nagashima at Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov.