Description
The NIH is seeking a vendor to upgrade an existing PExA 2.1 research instrument to a vial‑based collection system (“PExA Cap”), provide 100 compatible sample kits, and handle round‑trip shipping of the instrument to the vendor’s facility for modification, calibration, and warranty support. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order evaluated on technical capability, past performance, delivery schedule, and price.
• Upgrade includes hardware, software, and a one‑year warranty after the instrument returns to NIH.
• Supply of 100 disposable PExA sample kits that must meet the upgraded instrument’s mechanical and airflow specifications.
• Transportation services for two one‑way shipments (pickup and return) between NIH (Bethesda, MD) and the contractor’s modification site, fully insured and door‑to‑door.
• All proposals must be submitted electronically by 12 Nov 2026, 09:00 AM EST.
• Evaluation emphasizes technical compliance and past performance before price is considered.