Procurement of Insect Cell Shaker
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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), specifically the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is seeking proposals for the Procurement of Insect Cell Shakers for its Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Bethesda, MD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for insect cell shakers to support insect cell culture processes for biomolecular research and protein production activities. Key features for the required systems include:
- Accommodation for up to six 3-liter or three 5-liter flasks.
- Shaking throw of 50 millimeters, with a speed range of 20 to 350 RPM (1 RPM increments, +/- 1% accuracy).
- Temperature range of 4 to 65 degrees Celsius (0.1°C increments, +/- 0.8°C deviation).
- Cooling capability to achieve temperatures at least 16 degrees Celsius below ambient.
- N-style tray with a non-slip surface for flask stability without clamps.
- Maximum footprint of 800 x 625 x 700 millimeters.
- Floor-standing design.
- Magnetic drive system with a brushless three-phase motor to minimize vibration and wear.
- Front-opening design with a pull-out tray for easy loading/unloading.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00378
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
- Delivery/Installation: 5 Center Dr. Building 5, Room 310, Bethesda, Md 20892. Delivery within 6 months after receipt of order.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are:
- Technical
- Past Performance
- Cost Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- Instructions to Offerors: FAR Clause 52.212-1 applies, with an addendum for additional attachments, including the Statement of Work.
- Representations & Certifications: Offerors must include a completed FAR clause 52.212-3 or complete paragraph (b) if registered in SAM.gov.
- Contact: Towanda Daniels, Purchasing Agent, danielt@mail.nih.gov. For delivery/installation questions, contact Jenny Hinshaw (jennyh@niddk.nih.gov, 301-594-0842).