Opportunity
SAM #26-003616
NIH Procurement of Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Go Imaging System with Image Lab Touch Software
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
26-003616
NAICS
325414, 334516, 423490
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), is seeking to procure a Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Go Imaging System with Image Lab Touch Software for advanced laboratory imaging needs. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) - OEM Highlight: - Bio-Rad Laboratories is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System - Products Requested: - ChemiDoc Go Imaging System with Image Lab Touch Software - Features a 20.4-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS detector for high-resolution imaging - Includes a 9.7-inch touchscreen color interface for standalone operation - Supports validated Smart Tray compatibility, band densitometry, stain-free normalization workflows, and continuity with existing datasets - Integrated service, consumables, and imaging accessories calibrated for the platform - Quantity: 1 unit - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with validated laboratory procedures and existing data workflows - Standalone operation is required to avoid additional IT security burdens - Sole-source justification based on unique capabilities and data continuity - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery or use in Hercules, California (Bio-Rad's facility) - NIH OLAO contracting office in Bethesda, Maryland
Description
The ChemiDoc Go incorporates a 20.4-megapixel back-illuminated complementary metal oxide semiconductor detector, providing high pixel density and signal-to-noise performance necessary for:
• Small-format gel imaging • Accurate band densitometry • Stain-free normalization workflows • Continuity with previously generated datasets
Alternative systems utilize lower-resolution charge-coupled device sensors or line-scan architectures that do not match current imaging parameters used in validated laboratory standard operating procedures. The ChemiDoc Go includes a built-in 9.7-inch touchscreen color interface, enabling full standalone operation without the need for an external computer.