CSS - Biomek i3 Automated Liquid Handling System

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordancewith FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in thisnotice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are beingrequested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)The solicitation number is 75N98027Q00077. This solicitation is issued as a competitiveRequest for Quotation (RFQ) / combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial productsand commercial services using a Brand Name restriction in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). A Brand Name Justification is attached to this notice in accordance with FAR5.102(a)(6). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, StreamlinedSolicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Part13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and is not expected to exceed the simplifiedacquisition threshold. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Officeof Acquisitions, seeks to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order to theresponsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. (iii)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effectthrough Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) number 2026-01 and effective date 03/13/2026. (iv)The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory InstrumentManufacturing), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The ProductService Code (PSC) is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). [X]This requirement is set aside for Small Business concerns.