# SAM #75N98026Q00617 NIH Procurement: CEM Liberty Blue 2.0 Peptide Synthesizer **Buyer:** NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations **Posted:** June 12, 2026 **Respond By:** June 22, 2026 **Identifier:** 75N98026Q00617 **NAICS:** 334516 This procurement opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) and the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Hospital and Laboratory Support Division. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) - Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Hospital and Laboratory Support Division - OEM Highlight: - CEM Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the requested product - Vendors Mentioned: - CEM Corporation - Products/Services Requested: - CEM Liberty Blue 2.0 Peptide Synthesizer - Automated microwave peptide synthesizer for Fmoc solid phase peptide synthesis - Supports 0.005 - 5mmol scale and reaction vessels from 30-125 mL - Features Discover single mode microwave reactor, Flex-Add technology for reagent delivery, multiple ports for amino acids and reagents, nitrogen pressure control, and camera option for monitoring reactions - No specific part number or quantity provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand-name only requirement for CEM Liberty Blue 2.0 - Non-competitive procurement under simplified acquisition procedures - Classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Designed for advanced laboratory peptide synthesis applications ### Description

General Information

Document Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis Number:

75N98026Q00617

Posted Date:

June 12, 2026

Original Response Date:

June 22, 2026

Current Response Date:

June 22, 2026

Set Aside:

N/A

NAICS Code:

334516

Contracting Office Address

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD)

Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO)

Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)

Hospital and Laboratory Support Division

6701 Rockledge Drive

Bethesda, MD 20817 

Description

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to:

3100 Smith Farm RD

PO Box 200

Matthews, North Carolina 28104

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a Size Standard $1000.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, March 13, 2026. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1), Soliciting from a single source and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. Title: Procurement of CEM Peptide synthesizer Liberty Blue 2.0
  2. Background Information: The peptide synthesizer is required for expeditious synthesis of peptides for therapeutic testing and use, The Liberty Blue™ 2.0 System is an automated microwave peptide synthesizer designed for Fmoc solid phase peptide synthesis from 0.005 - 5mmol scale using reaction vessels ranging from 30-125 mL volume. The Liberty Blue™ 2.0 uses a Discover® single mode microwave reactor that provides for self-tuning with a continuous power delivery from 0-300 W in 1 W increments. The system contains (20) ports stand for amino acids,(7) additional unusual amino acid ports, and (4) external ports for other reagents. All reagent deliveries are controlled by nitrogen pressure. Amino acid and activation reagents are delivered with the Flex-Add™ technology allowing for precise and accurate delivery. Includes innovative headspace cleaning process which fosters a cleaner reaction vessel environment and provides unprecedented levels of peptide purity. Includes:- Camera Option - Provides the ability to view reactions as they are being irradiated in the microwave cavity.

CLOSING STATEMENT

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

All responses must be received by June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00617. Responses may be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer at James.Law@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

"All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.”

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