Acquisition of SomaScan 7K and 11K Assay Kits
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2244738Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a75f545b7e944bd871582a1ae80a7e0/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to procure fifty-nine (59) SomaScan 7K and/or 11K Assay Kits on a sole source basis from SomaLogic Operating Co., Inc. This acquisition is intended to support the Center for Human Immunology, Inflammation, and Autoimmunity (CHI) in their systems biology research, which involves measuring a wide range of proteins in various human biological samples to enhance understanding of the immune system and related diseases. The procurement aligns with federal initiatives to advance health science research capabilities, with an estimated delivery date for the products set for December 20, 2024, and a performance period from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2026. Interested vendors may contact Kathy Song at kathy.song@nih.gov for further information and must submit their capabilities statements within 15 days of this notice.

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    Kathy Song
    kathy.song@nih.gov
    Linda Smith
    linda.smith2@nih.gov
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    NOI-NIAID-25-2244738 - Attachment 1 - Bill of Materials (BOM).pdf
    The document details a procurement request for SomaScan Assay kits from the federal government, specifically the acquisition of 59 kits across two versions: the 7K and 11K assays, designed for various sample types including plasma, serum, urine, cerebral spinal fluid, and cell and tissue kits. It specifies part numbers for the 7K assay kits (900-00020, 900-200021, 900-00026, 900-00025, 900-00027) and for the 11K assay kits (900-00050, 900-00051, 900-00055, 900-00057). Additionally, the document includes a line item for shipping and handling for 1 to 11 kits, designated as DOMSHIP1, and establishes the acquisition date as December 20, 2024. This procurement aligns with federal initiatives to enhance research capabilities and diagnostic tools in various biological studies, reflecting the government's commitment to support advancements in health science through targeted funding and grant allocations.
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