NOI - Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker
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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.
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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 Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation. The agency intends to award a purchase order to Infors USA for an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker to extend an existing system at the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology (NHLBI). This acquisition is for a unique, patented system exclusively sold by Infors USA, essential for integration with the current 15-year-old setup. Proposals are due June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker with integrated CO2 control, hygienic humidification, accessories, and installation. This includes a 50mm Multitron, CO2 control, hygienic humidification option, humidity carboy kit, Multitron Tray (Green Squares), and a mixed stacking kit. The system must provide controlled shaking speed, temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide levels for mammalian cell culture protein expression, directly integrating with the existing Infors HT Multitron system.
Contract Details
- Type: Non-competitive Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii)
- Period of Performance: June 25, 2026, to September 25, 2026
- Estimated Value: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
- NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT
- Submission Method: Electronically to nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov
- Required Information: Unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery timeframe, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, product descriptions.
- Offeror Requirements: Must provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Evaluation Factors (may include): Past performance, technical capability, special features, warranty, and maintenance availability.
Additional Notes
This announcement serves as the only solicitation. Applicable FAR clauses include 52.204-13, 52.204-18, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.