Combined Synopsis Solicitation-Agilent Synergy H1
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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), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (75N98026Q00464) for a firm fixed-price contract to procure an Agilent Synergy H1 multimodal plate reader. This acquisition is conducted under FAR 12.6 for commercial items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Proposals are due June 8, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Agilent Synergy H1 multimodal plate reader with a specific configuration, including:
- Top and bottom fixed bandwidth monochromator-based fluorescence intensity
- Monochromator UV-Vis absorbance
- Luminescence
- Incubation to 45 deg C and shaking Additionally, the contract includes GEN5 SOFTWARE (001), installation and introduction for the software, and shipping and handling/freight charges. The delivery location is Thomas Esparza, Bldg. 10, Room 7N211, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: Other than small)
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00464
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 5 PM EST
- Published: May 28, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a combination of:
- Price
- Technical capability
- Past performance
- Delivery schedule
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov, referencing solicitation number 75N98026Q00464. Required submission information includes:
- Unit and total price, shipping and handling costs
- Delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, F.O.B. point
- Product or catalog numbers, product description
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Business size certification
- Completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.
Eligibility
All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
Applicable FAR clauses include 52.204-13, 52.204-18, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.217-8, and HHSAR clause 352.222-70. The point of contact is John Johnson, Program Specialist, at johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov.