Procurement of Insect Cell Shaker

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for insect cell shakers to support the Laboratory of Molecular Biology’s insect cell culture, biomolecular research, and protein production work. The procurement calls for floor-standing systems that can hold up to six 3-liter flasks or three 5-liter flasks and include a 50 mm shaking throw, 20 to 350 RPM speed control, a 4 to 65°C temperature range, cooling capability, an N-style non-slip tray, a magnetic drive with a brushless three-phase motor, and a front-opening design with a pull-out tray. Delivery is to Bethesda, Maryland, with performance and evaluation centered on technical capability, past performance, and cost, and non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Quotes are due May 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and the contact point is Towanda Daniels at danielt@mail.nih.gov.