NOI - Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation under the number 75N98026Q00639 for the procurement of an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker, including integrated CO2 control, hygienic humidification, accessories, and installation. This purchase intends to extend a 15-year-old existing Multitron system used in the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology at NHLBI. The solicitation is conducted as a non-competitive, sole-source action with Infors USA, the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and seller of this patented system, to ensure compatibility and integration with the existing equipment. The acquisition falls under the streamlined procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6 and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation is governed by Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and it is not set aside for small businesses. Proposals are requested promptly, with a response deadline of June 23, 2026. This action is authorized under FAR 12.603 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, reflecting the necessity of a direct award due to the unique integration requirements and the lack of comparable commercial items. The point of contact for this solicitation is Nicholas S. Capobianco at the NIH.
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(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00639. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Infors USA, 9070 Junction Drive, Suite D, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 for an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker (with integrated CO2 control, hygienic humidification, accessories, and installation) to extend the existing 15-year-old Infors HT Multitron system in the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology (NHLBI). The Multitron is a unique, patented system manufactured and sold exclusively in the United States by Infors USA, and the additional module must integrate directly with the existing system to provide additional production capacity and a reliable environment for mammalian cell culture protein expression.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 ¿ Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is not set aside for small business.