AKTA GO PURIFICATION SYSTEM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N94025Q00246 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1000e. However, this solicitation is not set aside for total small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is seeking a vendor who can provide the following new Cytiva products:
1. PN: 29383015 Akta Go Protein Purification System– QTY (1) EA
2. PN: 29702890 UNICORN 7 WorkStation  pure BP exp – QTY (1) EA
3. PN: 29749344 Instrument Control Package – QTY (1) EA
4. PN: 18111089 INJECTION KIT INV 907 – QTY (1) EA
5. PN: 18111401 SAMPLE LOOP 1.0 ML INV 907 – QTY (1) EA
6. PN: 18111398 SAMPLE LOOP 100 UL INV 907 – QTY (1) EA
7. PN: 29325047 SAMPLE LOOP 50 Ul – QTY (1) EA
8. PN: 29383526 Column valve V9 Cm – QTY (1) EA
9. PN: 28956319 Column clamp o.d. 10 21 mm – QTY (1) EA
10. PN: 29454032 Fraction collector F9 T – QTY (1) EA
11. PN: 29501534 F9 T micro nozzle – QTY (1) EA
12. PN: 29491085 Tube rack 0 5 ml tubes – QTY (1) EA
13. PN: 29476921 Microplate holder F9 T – QTY (1) EA
14. PN: 29476924 F9 T tunnel – QTY (1) EA
15. PN: 7701-1651 96W 650uL UNP CPS 50 PK – QTY (1) EA
16. PN: 7701-5200 96W 2ML UNP NPP 25 PK – QTY (1) EA
17. PN: 18115424 AKTA USER KIT – QTY (1) EA
18. PN: 29435410 AKTA go EssentialCare – QTY (1) EA
19. PN: 28990944 Superdex 200 Increase 10 300 – QTY (1) EA
This chromatography system is a necessary tool to purify the recombinant proteins produced from both mammalian cell culture and bacterial cell culture. Modern protein purification methods use small particles, high plate-count resins that require both high pressure, precise flow rates and precise gradients to achieve the highest purity of the final product thus eliminating any off-target results (artifacts). These proteins will be used for the study of reactions of nanobodies, receptor structural biology, and drug development. Specific requirements: The AKTA Go purification system with UNICORN software must be very versatile and capable of purifying proteins with high hydrophobicity. Titanium pump heads help to avoid the buildup of hydrophobic products within the pump head. Further, this device must avoid the use of PEEK plastic as much as possible, as PEEK is hydrophobic and can cause protein buildup. Comparable product lines use a hot lamp for flow cell readings causing temperature changes and repeated lamp changes. This unit instead uses a LED system to avoid these issues. The unit must be able to workflow rates up to 25 mL/m and with a pressure up to 5 MPa to ensure the ability to run small particle high plate-count columns. A fraction collector is needed to isolate the portions pure product. In addition, the UNICORN software is needed for continuity with respect to previous research and to ensure the previous developed methods will perform as expected. The AKTA Go purification system with UNICORN software is assembled based on the configuration.
Delivery/Installation:
Delivery Address:
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
This will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (Deviation Feb 2025) with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items - The Government will award a procurement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, based on lowest price and technically acceptable. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (Deviation Feb 2025); FAR Clause 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2025) (Deviation Feb 2025) – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. The offeror must include their Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. Note: The contractor/offeror must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.204-24, "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment" with their quote in response to this solicitation. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit a copy of their quotation via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Responses to this solicitation must include enough information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing all services and or products needed as per this solicitation. Responses must be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, delivery timeframe and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Quotations will be due on September 22, 2025, before 5:00 pm eastern daylight time via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov. Attn: Tina Robinson. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number
75N94025Q00246. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Any questions must be sent via email to
robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N94025Q00246 in the subject line of email.
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