Procurement of CEM Peptide synthesizer Liberty Blue 2.0
Overview
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), intends to award a non-competitive contract for the Procurement of a CEM Peptide synthesizer Liberty Blue 2.0. This is a brand-name acquisition, and the NIH plans to negotiate with CEM Corporation. Responses from interested parties are due by June 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a CEM Peptide synthesizer Liberty Blue 2.0, an automated microwave peptide synthesizer. This system is essential for the expeditious synthesis of peptides for therapeutic testing and use. Key features include:
- Fmoc solid phase peptide synthesis from 0.005 - 5mmol scale.
- Discover® single mode microwave reactor with continuous power delivery (0-300 W).
- (20) amino acid ports, (7) unusual amino acid ports, and (4) external reagent ports.
- Flex-Add® technology for precise reagent delivery.
- Innovative headspace cleaning process for high peptide purity.
- Optional Camera for viewing reactions during microwave irradiation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: $1000)
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive, brand-name acquisition)
- Authority: FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1).
- Simplified Acquisition Threshold: Not expected to exceed $350,000.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern time.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
- Contracting Office: NIH, Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO), Hospital and Laboratory Support Division, Bethesda, MD.
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must include:
- Sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities.
- A technical proposal.
- A cost-price proposal.
- The period of performance.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size.
- Active registration in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Responses will be considered solely to determine whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00617 and be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law at James.Law@nih.gov.