66--Request For Information/Sources Sought; National Cancer Institute Center For Ca
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify an automated robotic arm system. This system is needed to restore plate-handling capabilities within an existing NIH high-throughput imaging automation platform. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Need
The NCI's High-Throughput Imaging Facility requires a replacement robotic arm to integrate with its existing automation platform. The new system must be compatible with a pre-positioned robotic mounting table, plate hotels, safety shielding, a barcode reader, and a dedicated control workstation. Crucially, it must integrate with the existing scheduling software architecture.
Information Requested from Respondents
Respondents should provide:
- Company contact information and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Business size and suggested NAICS code (primary: 334516).
- Manufacturer, item number, and physical, functional, and software characteristics of the suggested robotic arm system.
- Details on the software name and manufacturer.
- Confirmation of commercial availability and presence on Federal Supply Schedules or other federal marketplaces.
- Expected system and software life.
- Country of origin (Trade Agreement Act and Buy American statute compliance).
- Leasing options and rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost.
Submission & Deadlines
- Questions/Comments Due: March 31, 2026, by 9 AM ET.
- Responses Due: April 8, 2026, by 9 AM ET.
- All submissions must be sent via email to Melissa Onyszko and Desmond Harris.
Important Notes
- The Government will not reimburse for response costs.
- Not responding does not preclude future participation in a solicitation.
- Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
- Submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
- No telephone calls will be accepted; no solicitations will be issued via telephone.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Response Date: April 8, 2026