Agilent xCELLigence multiple-plate, real-time cell analyzer
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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) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Agilent Technologies Inc. for an Agilent xCELLigence multiple-plate, real-time cell analyzer. This instrument is crucial for the CCR Genomics Core to support the development of novel cell-based cancer therapies. While an award to Agilent is anticipated, interested small businesses have an opportunity to demonstrate their capability.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for the Agilent xCELLigence RTCA MP system, a non-invasive, label-free, impedance-based platform designed for real-time monitoring of cell health, behavior, and function. This system is specifically needed to support potency assay development, particularly in the context of CAR T therapy research at NIH's Bethesda, MD facility.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Agilent Technologies Inc.
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, small businesses (including 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned) are invited to submit a written capability statement. This statement must demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. The Government retains discretion to compete the award based on the responses received. An award is anticipated approximately ten days after the notice date, unless another vendor demonstrates capability.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity is open to all small business categories if they can demonstrate the capability to provide the required Agilent xCELLigence system.
Key Dates & Contact
- Capability Statement Due: June 16, 2026, no later than 11:00 p.m. EDT
- Published Date: June 7, 2026
- Contact: David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov)