COMET Package: Automated seqIF Stainer and Imaging System for Spatial Multiomics Analysis

The contract concerns a presolicitation notice for the procurement of an Automated seqIF Stainer and Imaging System designed for spatial multiomics analysis, titled "COMET Package." Issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, it is intended to support advanced biomedical research through this specialized equipment. The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00581, and the notice was posted on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM. There is no set-aside provision applicable to this contract, and it falls under the NAICS code 334516, which relates to manufacturing of instruments and related products. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, where the NIH office is located. The point of contact for this presolicitation is Michael L. Falzone, whose email is provided for further communications. This acquisition is a sole source procurement, as indicated by the attached Notice of Intent, suggesting that a specific vendor with unique capabilities is being sought for this highly specialized equipment. The overall goal is to enable cutting-edge spatial multiomics research through the integration of automated staining and imaging technologies.