RFP for Flow Cytometry Analysis Application

The University of Michigan is soliciting proposals for a flow cytometry analysis application to support advanced cellular characterization and data visualization for researchers. The RFP, designated UMich-RFP-0012175-TECH-2026, was posted on June 10, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and targets vendors capable of delivering a solution that enables cleaning, gating, and analyzing cell populations with high reliability and scalability. The work is to be performed at University of Michigan facilities in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint, Michigan, with all data required to remain within the continental United States and no international access permitted without justification. The evaluation aims to select the most optimal solution based on technical capabilities, cybersecurity compliance, and cost structure, though no formal evaluation weights or award basis like LPTA or trade-off are specified. The estimated contract value is $272.50, covering software licensing for 80 users, implementation services, training, travel, and other fees, with no option periods or future-year costs included. Vendors must comply with strict technical and security standards, including adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP, HITRUST, and HIPAA for handling electronic protected health information, and must integrate with Michigan Medicine’s identity and access management systems using LDAP, SAML, Kerberos, and multifactor authentication. Hardcoded credentials are prohibited, and all subcontractors with access to data must be disclosed and vetted. Data must be encrypted at rest, and vendors are required to provide incident response protocols, disaster recovery plans, and immediate notification of any security breaches. Proposals must be submitted electronically using approved templates, including a detailed pricing spreadsheet and supporting narrative documents, with staff resumes limited to two pages each. Invoicing is to be processed through the University’s eSettlements portal with payment terms of Net 0 or Net 45 days, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with Michigan Medicine’s technical standards and sustainability practices. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715, and no formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, or MIL-STDs are included in the solicitation, indicating a focus on technical and security compliance over logistical or regulatory fulfillment.