SAM #75N98026Q00279

Procurement of Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system and accessories for Radioligand Binding Assays at NIH/NIDA

NIH/NIDA is requesting quotes for a Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system and accessories to support radioligand binding assays. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Medicinal Chemistry Section - Procurement managed by NIH OLAO office - Products/Services Requested: - Unifilter-96 Cell Harvester SS system (brand name or equal) - Includes waste bottles, stands, conversion tool, operation manual - Requires vacuum source and additional tubing/carboy (not included) - Pressurized wash bottle stand (accessory) - Vacuum pump kit (110V) - Online training and support for new instrument - Freight/shipping and handling - One-year warranty included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be suitable for high-throughput filtration of 96-well plates for radioligand binding assays - Delivery required within 30-45 days from award - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided; brand name or equal accepted - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery to NIH/NIDA, Baltimore, MD - Contracting office at NIH OLAO, Bethesda, MD

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION - COMPETITIVE

Title: Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system for Radioligand Binding Assays

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00279 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is for a commercial item and is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items. It is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. A fixed-price purchase order is contemplated for this requirement.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), The Medicinal Chemistry Section, requires the purchase of the Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system for Radioligand Binding Assays.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, dated 08-07-2025.

The North American Industry Classification System NAICS Code for this procurement is 325413—In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.

Line Items: Through this procurement, NIDA anticipates a single award, firm fixed-price purchase order for the following items listed below:

All quotes will be evaluated on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, as described in the following.

Below is a table that contains the line item numbers and description of the brand name or equal requirement for the anticipated award:

Line No. Description 1 UNIFILTER-96 CELL HARVESTER SSCell Harvester Unifilter-96 wellFeatures and Benefits: - Short fluid paths—"minimizes the amount of wash fluid required and ensures more complete washing - Separate hot and cold waste lines—"helps minimize radioactive waste - Built-in scrubbers make it easy to detach adherent cells from well bottoms and ensure complete harvesting The Unifilter-96 Harvester S.S. includes: - 1 FilterMate harvester for UniFilter-24 microplates - 4 4-liter waste bottles with color-coded tubing - 2 Waste bottle stands - 1 Tool for converting to UniFilter-96 - 1 Operation manual

Please note: The Harvester requires a vacuum source capable of at least 4 cubic feet per minute. The harvester also requires a carboy and "tubing," not included with the system.

"Power Requirements: 110-240 V (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz, single phase"

Dimensions: Width 80 cm, Depth 71 cm, Height 71 cm

Product Weight: 23 kg

1 YEAR WARRANTY

2

PRESSURIZED WASH BOTTLE STAND

3

VACUUM PUMP KIT, 110V

4

New Instrument Online Training & Support

5

FREIGHT/SHIPPING AND HANDLING

Description Requirement: Radioligand binding assays are a core experimental technique used within the Medicinal Chemistry Section to characterize ligand affinity and pharmacological properties at central nervous system targets. These assays rely on rapid filtration of assay plates to separate bound from free radioligand prior to scintillation counting.

The Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system is designed specifically for high-throughput filtration of 96-well plates used in radioligand binding assays. This instrument allows rapid and consistent harvesting of assay plates onto filter plates, which is essential for maintaining assay integrity and reproducibility when working with radiolabeled compounds.

The ability to process multiple plates efficiently is critical for evaluating new compounds synthesized within the Medicinal Chemistry Section and for supporting ongoing structure–activity relationship studies. Acquisition of this system will ensure reliable and efficient processing of radioligand binding assays and support ongoing pharmacological characterization of novel compounds developed within the laboratory.

Expected Delivery:

30-45 days from the date of the award.

Shipping Instructions

NIH/NIDA

333 Cassel Drive

Triad Bldg. RM 3304

Baltimore MD 21224

Payment

Net 30

Statutory Authority:

This notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued), and quotes are being requested.

Closing Statement:

Responses to this notice must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing the product. The response shall include: the unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: brand name requirements, salient characteristics, price, and delivery.

By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, vendor is accepting the following terms and conditions:

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (SEP 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors’ Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (OCT 2025)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024)

(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. Please ensure FAR 52.209-2—Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation (NOV 2015) is updated in your SAM record.)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (JAN 2017)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989)

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015)

FAR 52.252-2—Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (http://www.sam.gov/).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html and http://www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html, or upon request, either by telephone or fax.

All responses must be received by 05/14/2026 @ 10:00 AM EST and must reference announcement / solicitation number: 75N98026Q00279, with response submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.

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