SPECIALIZED ELECTRONIC SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT NIH MISSION THOMAS RECORDING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Clinical Center (CC), Nuclear Medicine, DRIS, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify small businesses capable of providing sterility testing and validation services. This market research aims to find vendors for 80 Sterility tests by Steritest and 1 Sterility B&F validation that meet United Pharmacopeia 797 standards. Responses are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The NIH requires specialized services to ensure sterile preparations. Key requirements include:
- Performing 80 Sterility tests using the Steritest method.
- Conducting 1 Sterility B&F validation.
- All services must adhere to United Pharmacopeia 797 standards.
- Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide these services with minimal disruption to current operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside Focus: Small Business (including 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB firms)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (Note: The attached document refers to a May 27, 2016 due date, but the opportunity's current response date is June 19, 2026.)
- Published: June 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: NIH Clinical Center, Building 10, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Submission & Evaluation
This is for market research only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities.
- Submission Method: Email capabilities statements to
Michael.falzone@nih.gov. - Content: Statements must clearly demonstrate capability, relevant experience, and ability to marshal resources. Generic statements are insufficient.
- Page Limit: 20 pages (excluding standard brochures).
- Required Information: Company name, address, POC, business size (NAICS 325412), employee size, SBA certifications, UEI, CAGE Code, TIN, company structure, and copies of status documentation. For teaming arrangements, provide similar information for each partner.
- Eligibility: Companies must be registered in SAM.gov and demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-14 ("Limitations on Subcontracting"). Pricing information is encouraged but not required.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. The Government will not reimburse for any costs associated with response submission. Proprietary information should be clearly identified.