Octet RH96 High-throughput BLI plate reader
ID: 75F40125Q00237Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESACF OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SERVICESWashington, DC, 20201, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3ea482d5e204018b1d7984d99cf7a17/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families, is soliciting bids for an Octet RH96 High-throughput Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) plate reader under RFQ # 75F40125Q00237. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses and aims to acquire an instrument that will support the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in conducting high-throughput potency assays, antibody titer measurements, host cell protein detection, and kinetic analyses. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering the system within 60 days post-award, with installation and training to be completed within six weeks, and must comply with federal regulations regarding invoicing and labor standards. Interested parties should contact Erika Crawford at ERIKA.CRAWFORD@FDA.HHS.GOV for further details.

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    ERIKA CRAWFORD
    ERIKA.CRAWFORD@FDA.HHS.GOV
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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting bids for an Octet RH96 High-throughput Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) plate reader under RFQ # 75F40125Q00237. This requirement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a specific NAICS code of 334516, allowing for a size standard of 1,000 employees. The instrument will support the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research by enabling high-throughput potency assays, antibody titer measurements, host cell protein detection, and kinetic analyses. Key components include the Octet RH96 system, which must deliver accurate and non-destructive measurements with capabilities for simultaneous sample analysis. The contract period is one year from delivery, with obligations for installation, qualification, and training included. The document specifies conditions regarding invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform, outlines applicable contract clauses, and emphasizes compliance with numerous federal regulations. Additionally, all submissions must adhere to rules set forth regarding pricing transparency and adherence to required labor standards. The timeline for delivery is crucial, with items expected within 60 days post-award and installation completed within six weeks. The success of this procurement hinges on the acceptance of deliverables by the FDA's Technical Point of Contact.
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