CHROMIUM GEM-X SINGLE CELL 5’ KIT REAGENTS
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2266765Type: 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

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2f94467579394018887c938c6337b3d2/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 CHROMIUM GEM-X SINGLE CELL 5’ KIT REAGENTS, essential for ongoing clinical trials focused on B cell responses to vaccines. The requirement includes 10X Genomics reagents, specifically the GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3 kit, to facilitate in-depth analysis of immune responses in infectious and autoimmune diseases. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Addison Miller at addison.miller@nih.gov or Linda Smith at linda.smith2@nih.gov. This procurement will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a firm fixed price purchase order anticipated for the selected contractor.

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    Amendment 1 - RFQ-NIAID-25-2266765.pdf
    Amendment No. 1 to RFQ-NIAID-25-2266765, titled “CHROMIUM GEM-X SINGLE CELL 5’ KIT REAGENTS,” extends the proposal due date to September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Issued by Addison Miller, the Contracting Officer for OA/DEA/NIAID/NIH/DHHS, this amendment changes the original due date. The document also provides primary and secondary points of contact for inquiries regarding the solicitation. It explicitly states that emailed quotes submitted in July 2025 cannot be retrieved, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the new submission deadline.
    RFQ-NIAID-25-2266765_Terms and Conditions_FAR 52.212-5 (Jan 2025).pdf
    The document, titled "Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services," outlines the mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for federal contracts involving commercial products and services. It details various clauses that contractors must comply with, categorized by those incorporated by reference (e.g., prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements, Kaspersky Lab products, and specific telecommunications equipment) and those selected by the Contracting Officer (e.g., whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, and prohibitions on ByteDance applications and unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities). The document also specifies conditions for Comptroller General examination of records for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Furthermore, it identifies a limited set of FAR clauses that must be flowed down to subcontractors for commercial products or services, including those related to business ethics, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made hardware/software. Two alternates are provided, modifying the scope of record examination and flow-down requirements for subcontracts.
    RFQ-NIAID-25-2266765_Terms and Conditions_FAR 52.212-5 (Jan 2025).pdf
    The document outlines the Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders for federal acquisitions of commercial products and services, specifically incorporating relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. The contractor must comply with numerous specified clauses addressing various requirements such as labor standards, ethical conduct, prohibitions related to certain entities (like Kaspersky Lab), and small business protections. It further details the flow-down provisions for subcontractors, indicating which clauses must be included in subcontracts, like those regarding equal employment opportunity, minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, and combating trafficking in persons. Lastly, the document ensures compliance with oversight provisions allowing access for audits and examinations by the Comptroller General. This structured approach facilitates adherence to regulatory mandates and promotes fair treatment of subcontractors and employees within government contracts.
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