Opportunity
SAM #NB644020-26-01484
AploPrep Liquid Handler and Nanoimager Microscope Maintenance for NIST
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
NB644020-26-01484
NAICS
334516, 811219
NIST is seeking to procure specialized laboratory equipment and maintenance services for advanced nanoparticle imaging and sample preparation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Acquisition Management Division (AMD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI) is specified as the sole source manufacturer - Products Requested: - AploPrep Microfluidic Liquid Handling system - Quantity: 1 - Features: Installation, training, warranty included; integrates with Nanoimager microscope; automates nanoparticle sample preparation for dSTORM imaging; physical dimensions <15 x 20 x 13 inches; weight <20 kg; compatible with volumes of 1-50L; includes software and operations/maintenance manual - Nanoimager microscope (ONI Nano-Imager system, SN: 3PSEJVK5) - Service agreement for maintenance and support - Services Requested: - One-year service agreement for ONI Nano-Imager system - Includes: Annual preventative maintenance, unlimited repair visits, remote technical support, parts/labor/travel/software updates - Four one-year option periods for continued coverage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing ONI Nanoimager microscope - Sole source procurement from Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI) - Service agreement covers both hardware and software support, with options for multi-year extension - Installation, training, and warranty are mandatory for the AploPrep system - Physical and operational specifications for the liquid handler are strictly defined
Description
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce
Operating Unit: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Point of Contact
Contracting Officer: Donald Graham
Address: U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Acquisition Management Division (AMD)
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Telephone: 301-975-6753
Email: donald.graham@nist.gov
Codes for Services or Supplies
Product Service Code (PSC): [6640 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory and Manufacturing
Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
Description of Supplies or Services
The contractor will be required to provide support for a Nanoimager microscope and deliver one (1) AploPrep Microfluidic Liquid Handling system inclusive of installation, training, and warranty.