Intent to Sole Source - Medical/Scientific Instruments for the Department of Transfusion Medicine, NIH Clinical Center

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center’s Department of Transfusion Medicine is issuing a Notice of Intent to sole‑source three critical laboratory instruments – a Real‑Time PCR System, an Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor, and a micro‑volume spectrophotometer – to Fisher Scientific. The equipment will support clinical research and the development, optimization, and validation of diagnostic assays for hepatitis viruses and other transfusion‑transmitted pathogens, requiring high accuracy, moderate‑throughput capability, rapid turnaround, and integration into a CLIA‑certified environment. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by the deadline. • Real‑Time PCR system for quantifying viral RNA/DNA and host nucleic acids. • Automated nucleic acid extractor to streamline sample preparation. • Micro‑volume spectrophotometer for nucleic acid quantification. • Must meet functional requirements such as high data accuracy, flexible run configurations, cost‑efficient operation, and compatibility with existing workflows. • Sole‑source solicitation under FAR 6.302‑1; responses accepted via email only.