RFQ for two (2) DxH 500 Hematology Analysers
Overview
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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 Mental Health (NIMH), Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB), is soliciting proposals for two (2) DxH 500 Hematology Analyzers. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to facilitate standardized hematology testing for NIH protocols and PET radioligand studies. Proposals are due June 11, 2026, at 5:30 pm EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The government intends to procure two DxH 500 Hematology Analyzers to enable rapid safety monitoring, improve study execution, data quality, and operational quality for PET radioligand programmatical objectives. These analyzers will support on-site, standardized hematology testing, reducing turnaround time and ensuring data continuity.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide two (2) DxH 500 Hematology Analyzers with the following salient characteristics:
- 5-part differential CBC capability, including WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, RBC indices, platelet parameters, and differential counts/percentages.
- Throughput of at least 60 samples/hour for low- to mid-volume, time-sensitive workflows.
- Low sample volume requirement (~12 µL, with ~20 µL pre-dilute option).
- Reagents must be cyanide-, azide-, and formaldehyde-free.
- Custom integration with current Beckman Coulter hematology systems.
- Small footprint and integrated computing suitable for constrained bench space.
- Data handling, specimen identification, and connectivity (touchscreen UI, barcode, bi-directional LIS interface).
- Software license valid for operational life and a minimum one-year warranty.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code: 334516, Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Contract Type: Acquisition of commercial items, not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Applicable Clauses: FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-5 apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026, at 5:30 pm EDT.
- Submission Method: Via the SAM.gov webportal.
- Required Information: Unit and total price, shipping/handling costs, delivery period, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, product/service description, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. Offerors must also include a completed FAR 52.212-3.
- Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule.
- Award Basis: Best value to the government.
Point of Contact
Brittany May, Contract Specialist, brittany.may@nih.gov.