CO2 MINITRON INCUBATOR SHAKER AND INTEGRATED CO2 CONTROLS
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2242300Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6fec8608399743ffab3bd55283f81eec/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for the procurement of CO2 Minitron Incubator Shakers and integrated CO2 controls, essential for laboratory research. The requirement includes two units of the CO2 option for the new Minitron and three units of integrated CO2 control, both from INFORS HT, to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in its research efforts. This acquisition is processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, emphasizing the importance of these instruments in facilitating advanced laboratory work. Interested vendors must submit their offers by October 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS), and can direct inquiries to Maliaka Pinkney at maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov.

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