Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Biomerieux
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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.
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a fixed-price purchase order to BioMerieux Inc. for one year's supply of reagents and supplies. This acquisition supports mycoplasma testing and routine lab work for the NIH cGMP program and NIH Clinical Center patients. Responses from interested parties are due by April 21, 2026, at 12pm EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for reagents and supplies from BioMerieux, specifically for existing instrumentation and clinical tests that have undergone rigorous laboratory validation. These products are essential to meet regulatory cGMP standards for product sterility testing and environmental monitoring within the Division of Laboratory Medicine (DLM).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: BioMerieux Inc.
- Justification: Only source reasonably available due to specific product requirements for cGMP standards.
- Authority: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1).
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 12pm EST
- Published: April 14, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation, and a solicitation document will not be issued. The government's determination not to compete is at its sole discretion. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this posting.