EmulsiFlex-C3 Homogenizer
Overview
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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), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Avestin Inc. for an EmulsiFlex-C3 Homogenizer. This procurement is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1 as Avestin Inc. is cited as the only known responsible source. However, interested small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The EmulsiFlex-C3 Homogenizer, including a heat exchanger and heat exchange coil, is required for high-pressure cell disruption. This system will support protein extraction and purification from biological samples, aiming to improve processing efficiency and advance research activities at NIH in Bethesda, MD.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (anticipated)
- Intended Awardee: Avestin Inc.
- Set-Aside: Not a formal set-aside for this intended sole-source award, but the Government is seeking responses from qualified small businesses (including 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses) to determine if competition is feasible.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, small businesses capable of providing the required EmulsiFlex-C3 Homogenizer may submit a written capability statement. The Government will review these statements to ascertain if another vendor can meet the requirement, potentially leading to a competitive award. An award is anticipated approximately five days after the notice date, unless a suitable alternative vendor is identified.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EDT
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Primary Contact: David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov)