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Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system for Radioligand Binding Assays/PCA-NIDA-03204
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse is seeking a firm fixed-price purchase order for a Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system to support radioligand binding assays in its Medicinal Chemistry Section. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item procurement, is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method. The system includes a filterMate harvester configured for UniFilter-96 microplates, four 4-liter waste bottles with color-coded tubing, two waste bottle stands, a conversion tool, and an operation manual. The device requires an external vacuum source capable of at least 4 cubic feet per minute, along with a carboy and compatible tubing, neither of which are included. The unit operates on 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz, measures 80 cm wide by 71 cm deep by 71 cm high, and weighs 23 kg. A one-year warranty is provided. The solicitation also includes supporting items: a pressurized wash bottle stand, a 110V vacuum pump kit, new instrument online training and support, and freight/shipping and handling. Delivery is expected within 30 to 45 days after award, with final delivery addressed to NIH/NIDA at 333 Cassel Drive, Baltimore MD 21224. Payment terms are Net 30. All offers must be submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, referencing solicitation number 75N98026Q00279. Proposals must include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeline, F.O.B. point, product catalog numbers, and any other terms affecting award. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with all applicable FAR provisions and contract clauses, including representations regarding inverted domestic corporations, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and confidentiality agreements. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 325413. The harvester is essential for high-throughput, reproducible filtration of 96-well plates during radioligand binding assays, enabling rapid separation of bound from free radioligand prior to scintillation counting, which supports structure-activity relationship studies and evaluation of novel pharmacological
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION-COMPETITIVE
Title: Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system for Radioligand Binding Assays
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00279 and the solicitation is issued as request for quotation (RFQ).
This acquisition is for a commercial item and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. A fixed-price type of purchase order is contemplated for this requirement.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), The Medicinal Chemistry Section, requires the purchase of Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system for Radioligand Binding Assays.
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, dated 08-07-2025.
- The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 325413– In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.
Line Items: Through this procurement NIDA anticipates a single award, firm fixed price purchase order for the following items listed below:
All quotes will be evaluated on (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) as described in the
Below is a table that contains the line item numbers and description of the brand name or equal requirement for the anticipated award.
Line No.
Description
1
UNIFILTER-96 CELL HARVESTER SS
Cell Harvester Unifilter-96 well
Features and Benefits:
- Short fluid paths#"minimizes the amount of wash fluid required and ensures more complete washing
- Separate hot and cold waste liness#"helps minimize radioactive waste
- Built-in scrubbers make it easy to detach adherent cells from well bottoms and ensure complete harvesting
The Unifilter-96 Harvester S.S. includes:
-1 FilterMate harvester for UniFilter-24 microplates
- 4 4-liter waste bottles with color coded tubing
- 2 Waste bottle stands
- 1 Tool for converting to UniFilter-96
- 1 Operation manual
Please note: The Harvester requires a vacuum source capable of at least 4 cubic feet per minute. The harvester also requires a carboy and "tubing, not included with system."
"Power Requirements: 110-240 V (+/- 10%}, 50/60 Hz, single phase" "Dimensions: Width 80 cm, Depth 71 cm, Height 71 cm"
Product Weight: 23 kg
1 YEAR WARRANTY
2
PRESSURIZED WASH BOTTLE STAND
3
VACUUM PUMP KIT, 110V
4
New Instrument Online Training & Support
5
FREIGHT/SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Description Requirement: Radioligand binding assays are a core experimental technique used within the Medicinal Chemistry Section to characterize ligand affinity and pharmacological properties at central nervous system targets. These assays rely on rapid filtration of assay plates to separate bound from free radioligand prior to scintillation counting.
The Unifilter 96-well Harvester SS system is designed specifically for high-throughput filtration of 96-well plates used in radioligand binding assays. This instrument allows rapid and consistent harvesting of assay plates onto filter plates, which is essential for maintaining assay integrity and reproducibility when working with radiolabeled compounds.
The ability to process multiple plates efficiently is critical for evaluating new compounds synthesized within the Medicinal Chemistry Section and for supporting ongoing structure–activity relationship studies. Acquisition of this system will ensure reliable and efficient processing of radioligand binding assays and support ongoing pharmacological characterization of novel compounds developed within the laboratory.
Expected Delivery:
30-45 from the date of the award.
Shipping Instructions
NIH/NIDA
333 Cassel Drive
Triad Bldg. RM 3304
Baltimore MD 21224
Payment
Net 30
Statutory Authority:
This notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested.
Closing Statement:
Responses to this notice must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing the product. The response shall include: the unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: brand name requirements salient characteristics, price, and delivery.
By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, vendor is accepting the following terms and conditions:
The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2025)
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024)
(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (NOV 2015) is updated in your SAM record)
FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)
52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation
(OCT 2020)
FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2025)
FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989)
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015)
FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.
All responses must be received by 05/14/2026 @ 10:00 AM EST and must reference announcement / solicitation number: 75N98026Q00279 with response submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
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