STANDING ORDER FOR NOVA BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SUPPLIES
ID: RFQ-NIAID-24-2230810Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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/ab0a3e13f5cd48b2b4911c9eab6ba6c2/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for a standing order of Nova Biomedical laboratory supplies. This procurement, identified by solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-24-2230810, requires specific brand-name items essential for laboratory operations, including various microsensor cards and calibrator cartridges, with a total quantity of 44 items to be delivered in multiple shipments over the next year. The selected contractor will be awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order based on technical capability and pricing, with submissions due by September 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Maliaka Pinkney at maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov or call 240-669-5308.

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