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Procurement and Deployment of Oxford Nanopore promethION 2 Sequencer System

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The contract entails the procurement, delivery, and on-site installation of a complete Oxford Nanopore Technologies PromethION 2 integrated long-read sequencer system designed for cutting-edge genomic research, with emphasis on real-time multi-omics analysis. The system will be deployed at a federal research facility in Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, and must be fully operational upon delivery, including all necessary hardware, software, reagents, and calibration tools required for seamless integration into existing laboratory workflows. The scope includes comprehensive training for designated personnel, ongoing technical support during the initial implementation phase, and compliance with all federal regulations governing biological equipment procurement and use. This is a subcontract issued under the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, classified under NAICS code 334111 for medical and diagnostic laboratory equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, and requires proposers to demonstrate proven experience in delivering high-complexity sequencing platforms, proven track records in federal research settings, and the ability to meet stringent timelines for deployment and validation. All systems must adhere to federal data integrity and biosafety standards, and vendor support must include a documented service level agreement covering warranty, maintenance, and rapid resolution of technical failures.

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Procurement and installation of Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 sequencer for federal research facility in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health OlaoView Agency

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Supply, delivery, and on-site deployment of a complete Oxford Nanopore Technologies promethION 2 integrated long-read sequencer system for advanced genomic research, including real-time multi-omics analysis.

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