Supply of ChemiDoc Go Imaging System with Integrated Software

The contract entails the supply, delivery, and installation of a ChemiDoc Go Imaging System equipped with standalone Image Lab Touch Software to replace an outdated imaging system currently in use. The new system must be fully compatible with existing workflows at NIH laboratories, ensuring seamless integration with current data handling, analysis protocols, and operational standards. Special emphasis is placed on compliance with NIH cybersecurity policies, requiring the equipment and software to meet stringent security requirements to protect sensitive research data and maintain regulatory alignment. The system will be deployed at a designated facility in Hercules, California, with the supplier responsible for ensuring all hardware and software components are properly configured, tested, and validated prior to handover. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334510, indicating the involvement of medical and diagnostic laboratory equipment manufacturing. The proposal submission deadline is May 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity posted on May 5, 2026. While no specific set-aside status is designated, the contracting entity is the National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, signaling a federally funded initiative with strict procurement guidelines. The successful vendor must demonstrate proven experience in delivering comparable imaging systems to government research institutions and provide documentation of compliance with federal information security and IT infrastructure standards.