Purchase of a DMA 5002 density meter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), specifically the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), intends to award a non-competitive contract for the purchase of a DMA 5002 density meter. The intended awardee is ANTON PAAR USA, INC. This presolicitation notice is to gauge interest from other capable sources. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIDDK requires a new DMA 5002 density meter capable of measuring the density of aqueous solutions with five-digit accuracy. This instrument will complement a recently purchased Optima AUC analytical ultracentrifuge and replace an existing density meter that is over 20 years old, non-operational, and no longer supported by its manufacturer. The new device is critical for NIDDK's research on significant diseases impacting public health.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Award Non-Competitively)
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive, single source)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: $34M)
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (not exceeding $350,000)
- Statutory Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) - Soliciting from a single source
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if the Government should proceed with a non-competitive award to ANTON PAAR USA, INC., or if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit a capability statement, technical proposal, cost-price proposal, proposed 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. Responses must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00358 and be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law (James.Law@nih.gov). Fax responses will not be accepted.