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Microbial Flow Cell Sorter plus Service Agreement
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Biosystems and Biomaterials Division in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a microbial flow cell sorter along with a service agreement to support advanced metrology efforts in biotechnology and bio-surveillance. The instrument must be capable of sorting small particles, particularly microbial cells, to enable precise validation of fluorescence flow cytometry techniques and to isolate cells based on biological function for downstream analysis and manipulation. This procurement is critical for enhancing the accuracy and reliability of biological measurements and reference materials developed by NIST. The solicitation, numbered 1333ND26QNB640406, is a combined contract opportunity with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Small Business Set Aside program. It falls under NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Department of Commerce through NIST. All performance and delivery must occur in Gaithersburg, MD, with primary point of contact Rene D. Edwards and secondary contact Robert Singman available for inquiries. The procurement reflects NIST’s commitment to advancing scientific standards through cutting-edge instrumentation and sustained technical support.
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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division at the Material Measurement Laboratory located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD plays a vital role in supporting various NIST metrology programs. Biosystems and Biomaterials Division strives to develop innovative methodologies, protocols, and reference materials to foster innovation in biotechnology and bio-surveillance. A cell sorter suited for small particle sorting, especially microbial cells, is needed for validating fluorescence flow cytometry enumeration and characterization work, and for isolating cells based on biological function for further manipulation.
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