Procurement of Insect Cell Shaker

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CombinedTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)1

Procurement of Insect Cell Shaker

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Posted May 18, 2026

Due May 26, 2026

Bethesda, MD

NAICS 334516

Sol # 75N98026Q00378

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Date: May 18 Year: 2026 Contracting Office Zip Code: 20817 Classification Code: 6640 Contracting Office Address: 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 Subject/Title: Procurement of Insect Cell Shaker Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00378 Closing Response Date: May 29, 2026 @ 9am. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Contact Point(s): Towanda Daniels, Purchasing Agent Contract Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Brand Name or Equal Acquisition (FAR 52.211-6): No Description: “This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.” The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC Number: 2026-01 Effective Date: 03/13/2026 This solicitation is being released unrestricted. The NAICS code is 334516 , and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases requires the acquisition of insect cell shakers for the Laboratory of Molecular Biology. These systems are used to support insect cell culture processes for biomolecular research and protein production activities. Required features of this purchase: The system shall accommodate up to six 3-liter flasks or three 5-liter flasks. The system shall provide a shaking throw of 50 millimeters and a speed range of 20 to 350 revolutions per minute, with 1 revolution per minute increments and accuracy of plus or minus 1 percent. The system shall provide a temperature range of 4 degrees Celsius to 65 degrees Celsius, with 0.1 degree Celsius increments and temperature deviation of plus or minus 0.8 degrees Celsius. The system shall include cooling capability to achieve temperatures at least 16 degrees Celsius below ambient conditions. The system shall include an N-style tray with a non-slip surface to support flask stability without the use of clamps. The system shall have a maximum footprint of 800 x 625 x 700 millimeters. The system shall be floor-standing. The system shall utilize a magnetic drive system with a brushless three-phase motor to minimize vibration and wear. The system shall include a front-opening design with a pull-out tray to allow for loading and unloading of flasks. DELIVERY / INSTALLATION Delivery shall take place at 5 Center Dr. Building 5, Room 310, Bethesda, Md 20892 The provisions at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this a…

Classification

NAICS334516

PSC Code6515

Place of Performance

CityBethesda

StateMD

ZIP20817

CountryUNITED STATES

Contracting Office

OfficeNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

CityBETHESDA

StateMD

ZIP20892

Contacts

Towanda Daniels

danielt@mail.nih.gov

Attachments (1)

Attachment 1