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.

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