DROPLET DIGITAL PCR. 1-YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR PCR DIGITAL INSTRUMENT AND PLATE READER.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order for a 1-year service contract for a Droplet Digital PCR instrument and plate reader. The contract will support clinical research studies by providing web-based, read-only viewing for controlled clinical trials artifacts and documentation to support regulatory compliance. The Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology (OCICB) will provide leadership and direction on effective strategies, policies, and standards for technology services, support for biomedical research programs, information technology resources, and customer support. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The contract is for a 1-year period, from May 25, 2026, to May 24, 2027 • The contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract • The NIH intends to negotiate with Bio-Rad Laboratories • The contract will support the integration of IT and clinical expertise to support NIH research mission • The contract will provide web-based, read-only viewing for controlled clinical trials artifacts and documentation to support regulatory compliance