Visium HD, Human Transcriptome, 6.5mm, 4rxn
ID: 75N92025Q00226Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIDDKBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d02acfcfa38040019e7b5b60c5922b6b/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals for the procurement of the "Visium HD, Human Transcriptome, 6.5 mm, 4 rxns" as part of a presolicitation notice. This acquisition, categorized under NAICS code 325414 for Biological Product Manufacturing, aims to support research initiatives by providing essential laboratory equipment and supplies. The contract period is set from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, with proposals due by September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested parties should submit their proposals via email to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov, and the delivery location is specified as Bethesda, Maryland.

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    Kelly Robinson
    Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov
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    75N94025Q00226 (1).pdf
    The National Institute of Child Health (NICHD) has issued Solicitation Number 75N94025Q00226, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 'Visium HD, Human Transcriptome, 6.5 mm, 4 rxns'. This acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 325414. The offer due date is September 15, 2025, at 1200 ES. The solicitation is administered by NICHD, located in Bethesda, MD. Payment will be made by NICHD, and invoices should be submitted to the address shown in Block 18a. The delivery location is Bldg 10, 9th Floor, Wing B, Bethesda, MD 20814, with a delivery date of August 11, 2025. The period of performance is from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026. The product/service code is 6810, for 'CHEMICALS'. The contracting officer is Michael L. Falzone.
    Solicitation.docx
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number 75N92025Q00226) issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for "Visium HD Human Transcriptome 6.5mm 4rxn." The solicitation, dated September 5, 2025, with a closing response date of September 15, 2025, is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 325414 and a small business size standard of 1250. The period of performance is from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical requirements, price, and past performance, with non-price factors being more important. Offerors must submit proposals via email to Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov. This is a Small Business Set-Aside, and the place of contract performance is Washington, DC 20201.
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