RFQ for One (1) Evercode WT v3 with UDI Plate and
Overview
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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), on behalf of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), intends to award a non-competitive Purchase Order to Parse Biosciences for one (1) Benchtop pipetting robot and reagents. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Subpart 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Responses are due May 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to procure an automated benchtop pipetting system to integrate automation into the split-pool combinatorial barcoding protocol. This will reduce manual errors and improve accuracy in laboratory procedures.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- One (1) Evercode WT Mega Package with Integra Assist Plus
- One (1) Evercode Nuclei Fixation v3, HT 96 rxn with 30 um Plate Strainers
- Necessary accessory components for integration and calibration
Contract Details
- Type: Purchase Order (non-competitive)
- NAICS: 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: None (This is not a small business set-aside)
- Published: May 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a statement of interest and capability. Responses must include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery period after contract award, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Responses must be received by May 22, 2026, 5:30 pm EDT, and submitted via the SAM.gov webportal.
Additional Notes
The determination for a non-competitive award is based on market research indicating that Parse Biosciences is the sole manufacturer of the required Evercode reagents. A previous sources sought notice was published on FedBizOpps on May 11, 2026.