Pro iQ Single Quadrupole LC/MS system
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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), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO under the Department of Health And Human Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Agilent Technologies Inc. for an Agilent InfinityLab Pro iQ single quadrupole LC/MS system. This system is crucial for intramural scientific research at NIAAA in Rockville, MD, supporting medicinal chemistry for alcohol use disorder and metabolic disorders. While intended as a sole-source award, interested small businesses may submit capability statements. Responses are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for an Agilent InfinityLab Pro iQ single quadrupole LC/MS system. The system is essential to replace an outdated 2009 model, enhance productivity, and improve analytical precision for critical research. Key requirements include seamless integration with existing HPLC workflows and compatibility with current systems such as Agilent Infinity III LC and OpenLab CDS.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Agilent Technologies Inc.
- Set-Aside: Not a competitive solicitation; however, capability statements are invited from various small business categories (8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, women-owned).
- Anticipated Award: Approximately ten (10) days after the notice date (June 16, 2026).
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD 20852, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, small businesses that believe they can meet the requirement are encouraged to submit a written capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform. The Government retains the discretion to determine whether to compete the award based on the responses received.
Response Deadline & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: June 25, 2026, by 11:00 p.m. EDT.
- Submit To: David Shen at david.shen@nih.gov.