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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The National Institutes of Health needs a small business to manufacture a flow cytometer for lab research.
Key Details
The NIH needs a small business to manufacture a flow cytometer for lab research. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a base year and two option years. The NIH will evaluate proposals based on the technical and past-performance factors. Bidders must submit their proposals through SAM.gov by July 18, 2026.
- What exactly do they need? The NIH needs a flow cytometer for lab research. The instrument must be designed and manufactured to meet the NIH's specific requirements.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a base year and two option years. The NIH expects the contract to start in August 2026.
- How will they pick the winner? The NIH will evaluate proposals based on the technical and past-performance factors.
- When and how do you bid? Bidders must submit their proposals through SAM.gov by July 18, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the NIH's requirements for the flow cytometer and ensure your company can meet them.
- Prepare a detailed proposal outlining your company's experience and qualifications for the project.
Primary point of contact
Name
David Shen
Email
david.shen@nih.gov