4200 TapeStation System

The National Institutes of Health, through the Office of Logistics and Operations, is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of an Agilent 4200 TapeStation System or a comparable equivalent. This one-time supply acquisition is intended for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Genomics Core to provide automated gel electrophoresis for qualifying and quantifying nucleic acid samples during next-generation sequencing library production. The required package includes the instrument, a laptop PC, software, a vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, and necessary installation and familiarization services. The contractor is responsible for maintaining the system in working order for the duration of the warranty. The acquisition is conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold, with a maximum value not exceeding 350,000 dollars. Delivery is required at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Award evaluations will be based on price, equipment capability, delivery, and warranty and maintenance coverage. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their technical and cost proposals, including UEI and TIN information, to Luz Casey by September 18, 2026. While the Agilent 4200 TapeStation is the specified brand, the government will accept quotations for equal brands provided the materials are comparable.