Purchase of Bioruptor Pico sonication device
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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) has issued a Presolicitation Notice of Intent to award a non-competitive contract for the purchase of a Bioruptor Pico sonication device. The intent is to award to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC/ Diagenode, LLC. While non-competitive, interested parties may submit capability statements. Responses are due June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time.
Purpose & Background
The NIH Laboratory of Biochemistry and Genetics requires a precise and reproducible sonication device for high-throughput genomic and epigenomic studies, specifically for shearing DNA, RNA, and chromatin for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and ChIP-seq applications. The Bioruptor® Pico sonication device is identified as uniquely meeting these needs due to its optimization for micro-volumes (5 µl to 2 ml), ability to process 6-12 samples simultaneously, advanced timing control, integrated cooling, and compatibility with various sample types including formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and plant samples.
Contract Details
- Type: Presolicitation, Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent to Award)
- Intended Awardee: Hologic Sales and Service, LLC/ Diagenode, LLC
- NAICS Code: 423450 (Size Standard $500M)
- 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
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- N/A
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must include sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities, including a technical proposal, a 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.
Deadline & Submission
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Submission Method: Electronically to Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer, at James.Law@nih.gov.
- Reference: Solicitation number 75N98026Q00461 in all correspondence.