Reagents and Consumables
ID: NIH-CC-OPC-25-000032Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cc8006ad0c694044aca5f783e9f00a29/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract for reagents and consumables to STEMCELL Technologies Inc. for use with the RoboSep™-S Cell Separator Systems at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The procurement includes specific items such as the EasySep HLA Chimerism WB Myeloid Positive Selection kit, the EasySep HLA Chimerism WB CD3 Positive Selection kit, and RoboSep Filter Tip Racks, which are critical for separating cell populations in allogeneic transplant patients to assess engraftment status. Interested vendors capable of providing equivalent products may submit a capability statement by the specified deadline, with inquiries directed to Kimala Winfield at kimala.winfield@nih.gov or Malinda Dehner at dehnerm@cc.nih.gov. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 325414, and the total purchase order will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimala Winfield
    (301) 496-7015
    kimala.winfield@nih.gov
    Malinda Dehner
    (301) 594-6320
    dehnerm@cc.nih.gov
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    LIST OF SUPPLIES-25-000032.docx
    The document outlines a procurement list under the federal government supply request, specifically item number 25-000032. It details three items required for laboratory utilization in a biomedical context: the EasySep HLA Chimerism WB Myeloid Positive Selection kit and the EasySep HLA Chimerism WB CD3 Positive Selection kit, both with an estimated quantity of 20 each, and RoboSep Filter Tip Racks, totaling 200 units. The organization aims to meet specific supply needs through this request, indicating their focus on high-quality laboratory processes essential for clinical or research applications. The summarized list conveys essential information required for potential vendors interested in fulfilling these supply orders.
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