Quantom Tx Microbial Cell Counter Basic Package with consumables

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) seeks a commercial vendor to supply a QUANTOM Tx™ Microbial Cell Counter basic package, including consumables, training, and warranty support. The instrument will replace time‑consuming colony‑forming unit plating, optical density, and manual hemocytometer methods with rapid, automated fluorescence‑based bacterial enumeration, improving turnaround time, consistency, and labor efficiency for ongoing research. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, one‑time purchase with optional extensions up to six months. Offerors must submit a detailed quote covering unit price, shipping, handling, delivery schedule, and warranty terms, and must be registered in SAM. • Provide QUANTOM Tx system (hardware + consumables) • Include training and warranty support • Deliver to NIEHS Warehouse, Research Triangle Park, NC • Respond by September 24, 2026 (9:00 AM EDT) • Questions due by September 19, 2026 (10:00 AM EDT) • Evaluation based on technical capability, warranty, delivery, and price