Miltenyi Biotec for a gentleMACS™ Octo Dissociator with Heaters.

The NIH intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for a Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS™ Octo Dissociator with Heaters, a proprietary tissue‑dissociation instrument that includes integrated temperature control and requires Miltenyi‑specific consumables. Because Miltenyi Biotec is the sole manufacturer and the system’s components are not interchangeable, the agency is soliciting a single‑source procurement under FAR 6.302‑1. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by the deadline, after which NIH will decide whether to proceed with the sole‑source award or open competition. • Equipment: gentleMACS™ Octo Dissociator with Heaters and associated proprietary accessories (C Tubes, M Tubes, Perfusers, etc.). • Procurement type: Sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price purchase order. • Submission: Capability statement to [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. EDT, September 17 2026. • Award expected ~5 days after submission deadline. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question period indicated.