Specific Packaging Requirement for Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM)
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), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Specific Packaging Requirements for Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM). This open market opportunity seeks a vendor to provide DMEM in specialized 20L units for the Surgery Branch Vector Production Facility cGMP retroviral production. Quotes are due by March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for DMEM packaged in 20L units with specific configurations to ensure compatibility with existing consumables and transfer materials. Key specifications include:
- Capacity: 20L
- Ports: 3 ports
- Bag Material: CX5-14 film
- Connections: Specific MPC inserts/bodies and Luer lock body with plug, all with TPE tubing of specified lengths and dimensions.
- Material Identity: Must correspond to or be identical with ThermoFisher Part # SH30712.03.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Open Market (No Set-Aside)
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quote Submission Due: March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD 20852, United States
Evaluation & Submission
Quotes will be evaluated using a "best value" approach, considering both price and technical factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2. The government may award based on initial responses without further exchanges. Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a cover letter with RFQ Number, TIN, UEI, Cage Code, business size, solicitation number, POC information, "remit to" address, statement of pricing firmness (for at least 60 days), acknowledgment of amendments, pricing/discount terms, express warranty terms, and a technical description of offered items/services. All submissions must be via email to Caran.Fizer@hhs.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Caran Fizer at caran.fizer@hhs.gov.