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The National Institutes of Health Office of the Director Office of Acquisitions is seeking a firm fixed-price contract under solicitation 75N98027Q00048 for the procurement of a High-Density Microelectrode Array Instrument and associated components. The scope of work includes the MaxTwo System Lite, a channel upgrade license for parallel streaming of 1020 channels, a digital gas mixing system, and a perfusion system with a rate of 0.04 to 3.00 mL/min. The acquisition also requires specialized 6- and 24-well plates with a minimum electrode density of 3,265 electrodes per square millimeter, MaxLab Live software assays, a lifetime online training program, and a one-year system maintenance starter plan. This is a full and open competition conducted under FAR 12.603 for commercial products and services, with a NAICS code of 334516 and no small business set-aside. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule. Deliverables must be provided within three months of the purchase order receipt and shipped under DAP terms. All responses must be submitted by December 14, 2026, to the primary point of contact, John R. Johnson, and must include the offeror's UEI, TIN, and business size certification.