Phoenix M50 instrument
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER (NAMRU SOUTH), has issued a Solicitation for a Phoenix M50 instrument. This acquisition aims to replace an existing, out-of-service instrument crucial for identifying patterns in drug-resistant pathogens and enhancing NAMRU SOUTH's research capabilities in antimicrobial resistance detection. Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one Phoenix M50 instrument and associated components to support the Bacteriology Department at U.S. NAMRU SOUTH. This equipment is essential for performing analysis and tests under IRB-approved protocols related to molecular biology and immunology, particularly in identifying drug-resistant pathogens from various hospital sites in Lima, Iquitos, and other collaborating sites like Soto-Cano Base in Honduras. The current Phoenix M50 is 8 years old, out of service, and requires replacement due to expensive repairs and parts, impacting the workload.
Required items include:
- BDM 443624 Phoenix M50 Instrument: 01 ea
- BDM 440910 Instrument Phhoenixspec: 01 ea
- BDM 440911 Kit Phoenixspec Calibrator: 01 ea
- BDM 447157 Phoenix normalizer panel: 01 ea
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: June 4, 2026
Additional Notes
Acquiring this system will keep NAMRU South at the forefront of research, aligning with one of the institution's key objectives.