Opportunity
SAM #75N98026Q00657
NCI Solicitation for Multi-Mode Microplate Reader System (SpectraMax M3 or Equivalent)
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
75N98026Q00657
NAICS
334516
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, is seeking to procure a multi-mode microplate reader system for advanced laboratory assays. - Government Buyer: - National Cancer Institute (NCI), Thoracic and GI Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research (CCR) - Products and Services Requested: - One SpectraMax M3 Microplate Reader or equivalent - Must support absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence assays - Latest SoftMax Pro software license for data acquisition and analysis - Installation and operational verification of the system - User training on system operation - Warranty and service agreement options - OEMs and Vendors: - Molecular Devices (manufacturer of SpectraMax M3 and SoftMax Pro) - Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal: Equivalent products to the SpectraMax M3 are acceptable - System must provide advanced analysis capabilities for multiple assay types - Delivery and installation required within 48 weeks after contract award
Description
Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Date: June 17
Year: 2026
Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892
Classification Code: 6640
Contracting Office Address:
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
Subject/Title: Centrifugal Barrel Finishing Machine
Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00657
Closing Response Date: June 26, 2026 @ 9am. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Contact Point(s): Towanda Daniels, Purchasing Agent
Contract Award Type: Firm Fixed Price
Contract Award: TBD
Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD
Contractor Award Date: TBD
Contractor Name: TBD
Brand Name or Equal Acquisition (FAR 52.211-6): Yes
Description: See attached statement of work.
“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 1,000. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
The Statement of Need and any terms and conditions relevant to the requirement are included as attachments.
The provisions at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum related to the Instructions to Offerors is included:
Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. Please refer to this addendum for additional attachments, including the Statement of Work and other relevant information.
Evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the provision at FAR Clause 52.212-2. Offerors will be evaluated as follows:
Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014)
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Technical: See attached
Past Performance
Cost
All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price.
Written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Please refer to the addendum for additional evaluation information.
Each Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer.
Please note, each Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The terms and conditions outlined in the following addendum also apply:
Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items. Please refer to this addendum for additional terms and conditions related to the requirement.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The full text version of FAR 52.212-5 included in the addenda as Attachment 5 indicate which FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition.
Contact Information:
Contract Specialist: Towanda Daniels
Email: danielt@mail.nih.gov
Place of Contract Performance: Bethesda, MD
Set-aside Status: