Acquisiton: WellJet dispenser RSC
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of an Automated benchtop microplate reagent dispenser (WellJet dispenser RSC). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with the intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is conducted under full and open competition. Proposals are due July 7, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an automated benchtop microplate reagent dispenser designed for rapid and uniform dispensing of liquids into standard laboratory microplates. Key features include:
- Self-contained unit, compatible with various microplates (up to 1536 wells).
- Automated bulk dispensing capabilities.
- User-defined dispense protocols and an integrated user interface.
- Designed to minimize carryover and ensure efficiency. The acquisition includes:
- 2 Dispenser stackers.
- 4x Plate towers.
- 2 Packs of 4x 16-channel pre-sterilized cassettes (0.5-500 µL). Delivery is required within one month of contract award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: July 20, 2026, to June 19, 2027.
- Estimated Value: Not specified, but the acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: July 7, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov.
- Required Information: Unit and total price, shipping/handling costs, delivery timeframe, delivery terms, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, product/service description, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance, with award made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the Government.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: June 22, 2026.
- Point of Contact: Jaddua Johnston, Contracting Specialist, jaddua.johnston@nih.gov, 240-569-0006.