UPGRADE OF ZETASIZER ADVANCE PRO TO ZETASIZER ADVA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Malvern Panalytical for the upgrade of a Zetasizer Advance Pro to a Zetasizer Advance Ultra. This is a sole source justification, but NIH is seeking capability statements from interested small businesses.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this notice is to announce NIH's intent to procure an upgrade for its existing Zetasizer Advance Pro system to the Zetasizer Advance Ultra model. Malvern Panalytical is identified as the only known responsible source capable of providing this upgrade, as unauthorized third parties are not permitted to perform these services, ensuring compliance with NIH standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Anticipated Award: Approximately five (5) days after the notice date, pending review of capability statements.
- Published: June 22, 2026
Competitive Considerations & Set-Aside
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, NIH is interested in receiving capability statements from small businesses, including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, and WOSB firms, that believe they can meet this requirement. The government reserves the sole discretion to determine if the requirement will be competed based on responses received.
Response Instructions & Deadline
Interested parties must email capability statements to haunp@mail.nih.gov no later than 09:00 a.m. EDT on July 1, 2026.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: HAUN, PATRICIA M (patricia.haun@nih.gov)