NOI Cytiva Sepax C-Pro Cell Processing Systems Software Upgrade
ID: 25-001247Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract for a software upgrade on two Cytiva Sepax C-Pro Cell Processing Systems. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the functionality of these systems, which are critical for the Department of Transfusion Medicine, thereby reducing the need for alternative devices and associated maintenance costs. This sole source acquisition is justified as Cytiva-Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC is the original equipment manufacturer and the only qualified provider for the proprietary software required for the upgrade. Interested parties must submit capability statements by November 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST to Sheri Eiri at sheri.eiri@nih.gov for consideration.

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