BD Biosciences Proprietary Instrumentation Package and Reagent Kits
ID: 25-000064Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ea195b5283734429878d73120a9e74d8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to procure a proprietary instrumentation package and reagent kits from Becton, Dickinson & Company for the Department of Laboratory Medicine. This acquisition aims to secure essential supplies, including instrument rentals and quality control materials, necessary for the operation of the Hematology Flow Cytometry Service, which plays a critical role in patient care and research. The procurement is vital for maintaining the laboratory's capacity to deliver timely and accurate results, as the specified reagent kits are uniquely compatible with the existing BD Rhapsody™ single cell analysis system. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Shasheshe Goolsby at shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov by November 14, 2024, at 6:30 AM EST, as this is a presolicitation notice and not a request for quotations.

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    Shasheshe Goolsby
    (301) 827-4879
    shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov
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    BD EQUIPMENT LIST.xlsx
    The document provides a detailed inventory of laboratory and office equipment, presumably related to a government procurement request or grant application within a scientific or medical context. Key items listed include various instruments and accessories such as the BD FACSLyric 3L22C instrument, universal auto loader, and multicasting assay modules, all designated for research use only (RUO). Additional equipment includes essential office tools like Microsoft Office 2016 software, a desktop monitor, a barcode scanner, and networking hardware, underscoring the technological needs for effective data handling and laboratory processes. The list reflects a comprehensive acquisition plan aimed at enhancing research capabilities and operational efficiency, likely aligning with federal or state funding initiatives to support scientific endeavors.
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