Optional Supply of Cryogen-Free Q-Band Pulsed EPR Spectrometer

The contract solicits the potential future supply of a cryogen-free Q-band pulsed EPR spectrometer equipped with DEER (PELDOR) and rapid freeze-quench capabilities, designed to support advanced research into biomolecular dynamics. This instrument will enable high-resolution studies of structural and dynamic properties in biological systems without requiring liquid cryogens, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing logistical constraints in laboratory environments. The capabilities provided will facilitate detailed investigations into protein folding, membrane dynamics, and other fundamental biological processes critical to understanding health and disease. This opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to respond, in accordance with SBA guidelines and FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 identifies the category as medical, dental, and laboratory equipment manufacturing, aligning the procurement with specialized instrumentation development. The National Institutes of Health, under the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, is the contracting agency, with performance expected in Bethesda, Maryland, at a zip code of 20892. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. EST, with the solicitation posted on July 7, 2026, providing a nine-day response window for qualified small business entities.