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Intent to Sole Source - Octet® R2 system, System Installation, onsite training and transfer tools
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to enter into negotiations with Sartorius for the procurement of the Octet® R2 system, a specialized biomolecular detection instrument that enables label-free, real-time analysis. The purpose of acquiring this system is to advance the development of PET ligands that target pathogenic molecules, facilitating the identification of pathogen reservoirs in both animal models and human patients. This capability aims to enhance the understanding of disease mechanisms by providing rapid and precise quantitation and kinetic measurements of novel radiotracers. The acquisition includes system installation, onsite training, and transfer tools to ensure proper integration and user proficiency. This procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, stating that only Sartorius can meet the agency's specific requirements. While this notice is not a formal request for proposals, the NIH invites any other capable sources to submit a capability statement by the specified deadline for consideration, although the government retains full discretion on whether to pursue competition. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334516 and will be performed in Bethesda, Maryland, with no set-aside provisions applied.
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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: Sartorius.
Acquisition Description:
The vendor is providing us with the Octet® R2 system for biomolecular detection using label-free, real-time analysis. We are interested in developing PET ligands that can specifically to pathogenic targets. The development of novel radiotracers will help us identify pathogen reservoirs in animal models and patients, thus improving our understanding of pathophysiology in real time. These Octet® R2 system provides quick and accurate quantitation and kinetic measurements of our ligands.
The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006156) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 06/02/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov.
All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.