Human Humanin (MT-RNR2) ELISA Kits

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure Human Humanin (MT-RNR2) ELISA Kits. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) requires these kits to support an ongoing longitudinal study (HANDLS) to examine circulating humanin levels and their role in aging and age-related chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

• Procurement of Human Putative Humanin Peptide (MT-RNR2) ELISA Kits – 49 Kits.

• The contractor shall furnish all necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities.

• Delivery is anticipated two weeks after receipt of order.

• This is a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• NAICS Code: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.

• The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).

• Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

• Submission Method: Searchable electronic format to Nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Evaluation Criteria:

  • Technical Capability and Functionality
  • Contract Management and Customer Support
  • Past Performance (minimum 1 year in relevant services/deliveries, at least one reference within the past three years).

• Price Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Required Documents:

  • Technical quote (searchable PDF)
  • Price quote (Excel format)
  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
  • Verification of System for Award Management (SAM) Registration.
  • Completed FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Questions Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.

• Attachments referenced:

  • Attachment 1 – Purchase Description
  • Attachment 2 - 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items
  • Attachment 3 – Invoice Instructions

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Template Purchase Description" used to describe the government's need for specific products or services. It outlines the "Statement of Need and Purpose," "Background Information and Objective," "Generic Name of Product," and "Purchase Description" for the item being procured. Bidders should use this to understand the government's requirements.

• Statement of Need: To obtain data on circulating humanin (MT-RNR2) levels for an ongoing longitudinal study on age-related chronic diseases.
• Background: Humanin is a peptide associated with aging and chronic diseases. The government needs to measure its serum levels in HANDLS participants.
• Product: Human Humanin ELISA Kits.
• Salient Characteristics:
  • ELISA technology, 96-well format.
  • Assays humanin in human serum.
  • Sensitivity <7 pg/ml.
  • Requires <50 ul serum per assay.
  • Compatible with SpectraMax M2 Microplate Reader.
  • Must be the same kit (CSB-EL015084HU) used in previous studies for continuity and comparability of results.
• Quantity: 49 Kits.
• Delivery: 2 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

This document details the specific product (Human Humanin ELISA Kits, model CSB-EL015084HU) and its required characteristics that the government intends to purchase. Bidders should ensure their offerings meet all specified salient characteristics, particularly the exact kit model for research continuity. The quantity and delivery timeline are also provided.