Clinical Lab Molecular Diagnostics Test using QX200 ddPCR Instr.
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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) intends to award a non-competitive (sole source) contract to Nexus Group LLC for Clinical Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics Test using QX200 ddPCR instrument services. These services are critical for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized therapies within the Lab of Pathology, CCR. While the intent is sole source, interested parties may submit capabilities for consideration. Responses are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide molecular testing services for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized therapies.
- Services must be performed using a QX200 ddPCR instrument.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-competitive (sole source) acquisition, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is indicated, though the primary intent is sole source.
- NAICS: 334516 (Size Standard $34M).
- Estimated Value: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to perform the required services. Responses should include a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, proposed period of performance, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. The government reserves the right to proceed non-competitively or conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Roshonna Davis, Purchasing Agent
- Email: davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov
- Solicitation Number: 75N980226Q00356