66--Purchase Order for two (2) Hematology Analysers

The National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a competitive combined synopsis and solicitation for the purchase of two DxH 500 Hematology Analyzers under solicitation number 75N98026Q00454, with a submission deadline of June 11, 2026, at 5:30 pm EDT via the SAM.gov webportal. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted to small businesses registered in SAM.gov and required to provide a Unique Entity Identifier, Taxpayer Identification Number, and business size certification. The instruments are needed to support standardized hematology testing for molecular imaging protocols and PET radioligand studies at the National Institute of Mental Health, enabling rapid on-site complete blood count analysis with a 5-part differential to enhance safety monitoring, eligibility assessments, data quality, and operational efficiency while eliminating logistical risks associated with off-site testing. The analyzers must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum throughput of 60 samples per hour, micro-sample capability of approximately 12 μL with a 20 μL pre-dilute option, a simplified three-reagent system that is cyanide-, azide-, and formaldehyde-free, touchscreen interface, barcode capability, bi-directional LIS connectivity, and a compact, integrated design suitable for limited laboratory space. A software license valid for the operational life of the instrument and a warranty of at least one year are mandatory. Offerors must include unit and total pricing, shipping and handling costs, delivery period after award, and F.O.B. terms in their proposals. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule, with additional consideration given to warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency. The acquisition follows FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial items, and all terms are governed by the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026. No attachments or inspection protocols are specified beyond the warranty requirement, and the place of performance is not explicitly defined beyond the contracting office location in Bethesda, Maryland.