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Statement of Need 75N9802Q00382.pdf | Jun 1, 2026 |
ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System for Dr. Chittiboina’s research laboratory. Managed by the NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), this brand-name or equal procurement aims to replace aging shared equipment that currently limits protein and nucleic acid analysis. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed-price Request for Quote (RFQ) under NAICS code 334516. Evaluation will focus on technical capability, past performance, and cost, with non-price factors carrying significantly more weight. The requirement includes the imaging unit and specific accessories like StarBright Blue 700 and hFAB™ Rhodamine antibodies. Delivery is required in Bethesda, Maryland, within seven days of the award. The NIH has issued a solicitation for a ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System for Dr. Chittiboina’s lab to provide high-sensitivity imaging for molecular biology, including western blots and gel documentation. This is a brand-name or equal procurement to ensure compatibility with existing laboratory operations. Replacement of shared equipment to improve imaging access and remove bottlenecks in protein and nucleic acid analysis.
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Towanda Daniels
Bethesda, MD 20892
USA
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Date: June 1 Year: 2026 Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892 Classification Code: 6640 Contracting Office Address: 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 Subject/Title: ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00382 Closing Response Date: June 15, 2026 @ 9am. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Contact Point(s)...
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1. Statement of Need and Purpose: The research lab of Dr. Chittiboina requires a ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System to reliably document and quantify results from routine molecular biology workflows, including chemiluminescent and fluorescent blot imaging and gel documentation. This instrument will provide high-sensitivity, reproducible imaging needed for accurate data capture, compliance-ready recordkeeping, and efficient experiment throughput. Purchasing the system from BioRad supports continuity with established Bio-Rad platform compatibility and service/support expectations for lab operations. Dr. Chittiboina intend to buy this instrument to fulfil the research requirements.
2. Background Information and Objective: The intent of this order is to purchase the ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System manufactured by Bio-Rad, 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. Current imaging access is limited and/or relies on older shared equipment, creating bottlenecks and variability in data acquisition for protein and nucleic acid analyses. The objective of acquiring the ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System is to strengthen the lab’s capability to standardize imaging conditions, improve quantitative accuracy, and reduce turnaround time for experimental documentation. This will enhance the quality and traceability of research outputs and support ongoing and future studies requiring robust gel and blot imaging. The ChemiDoc MP Imaging System is a full-feature, best in class instrument for imaging and quantifying nucleic acid and protein in gels and western blots. It is capable of imaging fluorescent western blots (RGB, far-red, near-IR), chemiluminescent western blots, all common nucleic acid and protein gel stains, plus stain-free gels.
Generic Name of Product: Catalog # 12003154: ChemiDoc™ MP Imaging System. Includes: White and Blue for ChemiDoc™ MP/ChemiDoc Imaging Systems, StarBright Blue 700 Goat Anti- Rabbit IgG, 80 μl, hFAB™ Rhodamine Anti-Tubulin Primary Antibody 40 μl
Purchase Description: Manufactured by Bio-Rad, 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547.
Salient characteristics: These items are manufactured only by BIORAD. We have the quote from Government Scientific Source, Inc for the same item with a price difference. We prefer to place the order to BIORAD as the company is providing a cheaper price than GSS.
4. Quantity: One item
5. Delivery Date: As soon as possible within a frame of 7 days.
6. Period of Performance: Not applicable
7. Option(s): Not applicable
This solicitation is being released unrestricted. The NAICS code is 334516, and the small business size standard is 1,000. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
The Statement of Need and any terms and conditions relevant to the requirement are included as attachments.
The provisions at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum related to the Instructions to Offerors is included:
Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. Please refer to this addendum for additional attachments, including the Statement of Work and other relevant information.
Evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the provision at FAR Clause 52.212-2. Offerors will be evaluated as follows:
Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014)
All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price.
Written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Please refer to the addendum for additional evaluation information.
Each Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer.
Please note, each Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at
https://www.sam.gov/portal.
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The terms and conditions outlined in the following addendum also apply:
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The full text version of FAR 52.212-5 included in the addenda as Attachment 5 indicate which FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition.
Contact Information:
Purchasing Agent: Towanda Daniels
Email: [email protected]