Description
The NIH Office of Acquisitions is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) to procure a single cryostat for research use. The solicitation is a “brand name or equal” acquisition under FAR 12.603, requiring offerors to identify the product by brand, make, and model and to provide technical documentation proving compliance with the listed performance characteristics. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price award to the vendor offering the best value. Quotations must be submitted by close of business on 09/24/2026. No small‑business set‑aside applies. The solicitation references standard FAR clauses and requires the vendor to be a responsible offeror.
• Item: One (1) Cryostat (NSN 7540‑01‑152‑8067)
• Procurement type: Request for Quotation (brand‑name or equal)
• Submission deadline: 09/24/2026 (COB)
• Delivery: Multiple delivery options, FOB destination to NIH, Bethesda, MD
• Evaluation: Best value, firm‑fixed‑price award
• Required documentation: Brand, make, model, technical literature, compliance certifications
• Contact: Brittany N. May (NIH) for questions and submission details.