NOI - Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker

The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is soliciting a non-competitive purchase order under FAR 12.603 for an Infors HT Multitron Incubation Shaker with integrated CO2 control, hygienic humidification, accessories, and installation to expand an existing 15-year-old system at the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology within NHLBI. This acquisition is issued as a Notice of Intent using a combined synopsis/solicitation format without full and open competition, authorized under FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, as the required equipment is a patented system exclusively manufactured and sold in the United States by Infors USA, making it the only sources capable of integrating with the existing unit. The solicitation, numbered 75N98026Q00639, was posted on June 16, 2026, with responses due by June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT, and must be submitted electronically to nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov, referencing the solicitation number. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees but is not set aside for small business. All offerors must be actively registered in SAM, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier and Taxpayer Identification Number, and submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 form. Price quotations must include unit and list prices, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe, F.O.B. point, product and catalog numbers, and prompt payment discount terms. The contract will be awarded to Infors USA for delivery under FOB Destination terms between June 25 and September 25, 2026, with all invoices required to be uploaded to the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) and must reflect a three-way match with the purchase order. The system is critical for mammalian cell culture used in recombinant protein expression to study cellular pathways and biochemical machines, requiring precise control of shaking speed, temperature, and relative humidity. Offerors must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized reseller status by providing detailed product documentation, including model numbers, descriptions, and proof of compliance with all salient characteristics. Failure to meet the administrative or product specification gates disqualifies the response. The acquisition incorporates