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Purchase of Bioruptor Pico sonication device
Contact and place of performance
LAW, JAMES B
Bethesda, MD 20892
USA
General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Synopsis Number: 75N98026Q00461 Posted Date: May 28, 2026 Original Response Date: June 8, 2026 Current Response Date: June 8, 2026 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 423450 Contracting Office Address National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) Hospital and Lab...
View moreThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to:
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC/ Diagenode, LLC
400 Morris Avenue, Suite 101;
Denville, NJ 07834, USA
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE
The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 423450 with a Size Standard $500.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, March 13, 2026. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1), Soliciting from a single source and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Bioruptor® Pico sonication device is uniquely positioned to meet the Government’s needs. This all-in-one shearing system is optimized for processing micro-volumes ranging from 5 µl to 2 ml, accommodating a wide array of sample types, including deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, and chromatin. Its ability to simultaneously sonicate 6 to 12 samples ensures high-throughput capabilities, which is crucial for our large-scale studies. The device's advanced timing control and integrated cooling system provide precise temperature regulation, preserving sample integrity and ensuring reproducible fragmentation profiles.
Furthermore, the Bioruptor® Pico's compatibility with various sample types, including formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and plant samples, enhances its versatility and applicability across different research projects. Its user-friendly design and robust performance have been validated through numerous peer-reviewed publications, underscoring its reliability in generating high-quality data. In summary, the Bioruptor® Pico sonication device aligns with the laboratory's needs for efficient, reproducible, and scalable sample preparation. Investing in this technology will not only streamline workflows but also enhance the quality and consistency of our research outcomes.
CLOSING STATEMENT
This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.
All responses must be received by June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00461. Responses may be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer at [email protected]. Fax responses will not be accepted.
"All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.”
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Operations, intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source contract to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC/Diagenode, LLC for the procurement of a Bioruptor Pico sonication device. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 423450: Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers and PSC 6640: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement, which is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for a total value not expected to exceed $350,000.
The Laboratory of Biochemistry and Genetics requires this all-in-one shearing system to support high-throughput genomic and epigenomic studies, specifically for shearing DNA, RNA, and chromatin into fragment sizes required for next-generation sequencing and ChIP-seq applications. The Bioruptor Pico provides necessary capabilities for processing micro-volumes between 5 μl and 2 ml and can simultaneously sonicate 6 to 12 samples. The device features integrated cooling for temperature regulation and timing controls to ensure reproducible fragmentation across various sample types, including plant samples and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues.
Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. While the government intends to award this purchase order on a non-competitive basis, interested parties may submit capability statements, technical proposals, and cost-price proposals for consideration. All submissions must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00461 and include the firm’s Unique Entity ID and business size certification. The primary place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland.
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