RFQ for Three(3) Capintec CRC-55tr Dose Calibrator
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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 Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is soliciting quotes for three (3) Capintec CRC-55tr Dose Calibrator Systems and associated peripheral equipment. These systems are required for the NIMH/PRSS radiochemistry lab to quantitatively measure radioactivity within lead-shielded hot cells. This acquisition is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR 12.603. Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (EDT).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of three (3) Capintec CRC-55tr Dose Calibrator Systems (Touch Screen) along with specific peripheral equipment:
- Six (6) Custom Length Well Liners
- Ten (10) Custom Length Vial Syringe Dippers
- Three (3) Removable Screen Protectors
- Three (3) R-Chamber Assembly CRC-25/55/Ultra
The Dose Calibrator Systems must meet specific physical criteria (16.5-17.5" H, <7" W) and technical specifications, including interfacing with two chambers, measuring C-11, F-18, Cs-137, and Co-57 up to 2 Ci, and achieving measurement accuracy to 0.01 µCi. Internal diagnostics, quality assurance features, and all required accessories (communication cables, sample dippers) are also mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, leading to a contract or purchase order.
- Acquisition Threshold: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
- Delivery: Required 60 Days After Award.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via Sam.gov or email to brittany.may@nih.gov.
- Deadline: May 21, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EDT).
- Required Information: Offerors must include unit and total price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe, delivery terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), and product/service descriptions with catalog numbers if applicable.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the "best value" to the Government, considering price and other factors such as past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency. The Government may reject any or all quotes and does not intend to hold discussions.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is unrestricted. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their UEI, TIN, and business size certification with their submission.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Brittany May (brittany.may@nih.gov).
- Delivery Point of Contact: Cheryl Morse (National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Drive, Room B3C342, Bethesda, MD 20892).