SAM #75N98026Q00588

NIH to Procure Agilent TapeStation 4150 Automated Electrophoresis System for Genomics Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) and the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), is announcing a planned non-competitive procurement for advanced laboratory equipment. - 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: - Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Wilmington, DE) - Products/Services Requested: - Agilent TapeStation 4150 Automated Electrophoresis System - No specific part number or quantity provided - Automated system designed for high-throughput genomics research - Notable Requirements: - Brand-name, non-competitive procurement (Agilent only) - Supports genomics research at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), especially studies involving canine models of human disease - Classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Acquisition will use FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold - No additional unique technical or operational requirements specified

Description

General Information

Document Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis Number:

75N98026Q00588

Posted Date:

June 10, 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:

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

2850 Centerville Rd

Wilmington DE 19808

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

Title: Agilent TapeStation 4150 Automated Electrophoresis System Background Information: The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) performs research expanding our knowledge of disease and its prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment by investigating genomes and their interactions within the cell. The Comparative Genomics Branch (CGS) of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch (CGCGB) of NHGRI conducts research using a combination of basic and translational science using canines as a model system for humans. CGS collaborate with Federal, academic researchers, and the public at large to obtain unique or disease-affected samples to study how diseases that occur in the genomes of canines translate to humans for example invasive Urinary Cancer, cleft palate abnormalities, to behavior patterns. The majority of CGS research activities requires instrumentation that possesses the ability to be high throughput whilst not requiring the use of advanced robotics machinery.

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 75N98026Q00588. 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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