Reagent Dispenser
ID: SS-NIAID-25-2232571Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0631fc6c970545a38e944606a0d4d977/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking information on domestically manufactured reagent dispensers through a Sources Sought notice. The procurement aims to identify U.S.-made products that meet stringent specifications, including features such as custom plate addition, high precision peristaltic pumping, and a dispensing volume capacity ranging from 0.5 to 2500μl, among others. This initiative underscores the importance of domestic manufacturing in scientific and medical instrumentation, aligning with the Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by October 25, 2024, to Kelly Lowe at kelly.lowe@nih.gov, ensuring compliance with the outlined requirements and confidentiality stipulations.

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    The National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Disease (NIAID) has released a Sources Sought notice for a domestically manufactured reagent dispenser dated October 15, 2024, with responses due by October 25, 2024. This announcement emphasizes compliance with the Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005, seeking information about available U.S.-manufactured products that meet specific technical specifications. Key requirements include custom plate addition, high precision peristaltic pumping, a dispensing volume capacity of 0.5 - 2500μl, programmable volume range, compatibility with various well plates, automatic height adjustment, and internal storage capability for multiple dispensing programs. Vendors are invited to submit capability statements that demonstrate their qualifications and compliance with the U.S. manufacturing requirement, including organizational details and supporting documentation. The government clarifies that this notice does not guarantee contract award or reimbursement for submitted information. Responses must be emailed to a designated contact, and confidentiality is emphasized, prohibiting the inclusion of proprietary or sensitive information. This effort reflects the government’s initiative to ensure domestic manufacturing for scientific and medical instrumentation.
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