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HEPES Buffer Solution (Cell Culture Grade)

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The contract pertains to the supply of high-purity HEPES buffer solution, specifically designed for cell culture applications. This buffer plays a crucial role as a pH stabilizer, ensuring the maintenance of physiological pH levels during extended cell incubation periods and various biomarker assays, which are essential for accurate and reliable cellular studies. The product is classified as cell culture grade, highlighting its purity and suitability for sensitive laboratory procedures. Issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, the contract is identified as a subcontract task falling under the NAICS code 325188, which relates to pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemical manufacturing. The place of performance is Bethesda, with the contract posted on August 27, 2025. This procurement emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality reagents in biomedical research, supporting ongoing scientific work in health-related fields.

General Info

Supply of high-purity cell culture grade HEPES buffer for pH stabilization in biomedical research.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - Cc

NAICS

325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NOI-CC-25-007627.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cyvek

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PostedAug 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - Cc

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - Cc

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High-purity HEPES buffer used as a pH stabilizer in cell culture and assay media, essential for maintaining physiological pH during long-term cell incubation and biomarker assays.

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