SAM #75N98026Q01053

Procurement of QST Lab Thermal Stimulator (TCS 2.2) System for Sensory Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking to procure a specialized laboratory system for sensory research: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO), Hospital and Laboratory Support Division - End user: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Sensory Cells and Circuits Lab (SSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - QST Lab (highlighted as the OEM; located in Strasbourg, France) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) QST Lab Thermal Stimulator System (TCS 2.2) or equal - Includes associated components - No specific part numbers provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal requirement (QST Lab TCS 2.2) - Non-competitive procurement, intended for negotiation with QST Lab - System is used for research into sensory input and pain mechanisms - Falls under NAICS code 423490 (Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) - Simplified acquisition procedures apply

Description

General Information 

Document Type: 

Presolicitation  

Synopsis Number: 

75N98026Q01053 

Posted Date: 

August 21, 2026 

Original Response Date: 

August 31, 2026 

Current Response Date: 

​​August 31, 2026​ 

Set Aside: 

N/A 

NAICS Code: 

423490 

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: 

QST Lab 

21 rue Becquerel 

67087 Strasbourg 

FRANCE 

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE 

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 423490 with a Size Standard $150. 

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: Procurement of one (1) Brand Name or Equal QST Lab Thermal Stimulator (TCS 2.2) System and Associated Components.  Background Information: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Sensory Cells and Circuits Lab (SSC) works on how sensory input is detected and processed by the brain to evoke specific behaviors. focuses on identifying peripheral somatosensory neurons tuned to specific types of stimuli, the molecules they use for transduction, and the neural circuits that they activate. Through our research SCC lab seek to understand the basis by which some stimuli are perceived as innocuous while others are perceived as noxious and how these distinctions are modulated by physiological state or prior experience. The hope is that improving our knowledge of these basic mechanisms will be useful in developing new therapeutic approaches for treating acute and chronic pain. 

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 ​August 31, 2026​ at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00825. 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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