High Sensitivity Immunoassay Plate Reader

The National Research Council of Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, is seeking a High Sensitivity Immunoassay Plate Reader through a sole-source procurement justified by the exclusive technical capability of Meso Scale Discovery Inc. to meet all mandatory performance requirements. The instrument must detect analytes at concentrations as low as picogram per milliliter, deliver a linear dynamic range of at least four orders of magnitude, and maintain intra- and inter-assay precision with a coefficient of variation no greater than 10 percent. It must be compatible with complex biological matrices including serum, cerebrospinal fluid, tissue lysates, and cell lysates, while supporting 96-well plate formats and the ability to load and process at least three plates simultaneously. Multiplex analysis of multiple analytes within a single sample is required, along with the flexibility to design assays without reliance on proprietary consumables. Full data traceability, including comprehensive run logs and audit trails, is essential for regulatory compliance and reproducibility. Delivery of the system is to be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award at a location in Canada, with no specified delivery terms or packaging requirements outlined. The solicitation, identified by number 26-58035, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a final response deadline of the same day at 2:00 p.m. EST, allowing other suppliers to submit a Statement of Capabilities to challenge the sole-source determination. Despite the absence of pricing data, contract value, or formal clauses under FAR or DFARS, the award hinges entirely on technical compliance, with no scoring, weighting, or cost evaluation applied. The contracting authority, Helen Tran of the NRC, is the sole point of contact for submissions and inquiries, and the procurement is governed under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, invoking an exception for technological exclusivity. No intellectual property transfer, security clearances, or socioeconomic set-asides are referenced, and the acquisition is structured to ensure rapid deployment of a system proven to meet non-negotiable analytical standards.