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    MICROBIAL FLOW CELL SORTER

    Sol. 1333ND26QNB640406Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)GAITHERSBURG, MD
    Open · 2d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    2
    closes Aug 7, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 30, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334516
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6640
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting quotes for a microbial flow cell sorter. This instrument is essential for validating fluorescence flow cytometry and isolating cells based on biological function. The contract includes a 12-month warranty and a service agreement with options for four additional periods.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    1333ND26QNB640406
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    July 30, 2026
    Response Deadline
    August 7, 2026
    NAICS Code
    334516AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6640
    Issuing Office
    DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
    Primary Contact
    Rene D. Edwards
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20899
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    This is a solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

    The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division at the Material Measurement Laboratory located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD plays a vital role in supporting various NIST metrology programs. Biosystems and Biomaterials Division strives to develop innovative methodologies, protocols, and reference materials to foster innovation in biotechnology and bio-surveillance. A cell sorter suited for small particle sorting, especially microbial cells, is needed for validating fluorescence flow cytometry enumeration and characterization work, and for isolating cells based on biological function for further manipulation.

    The Contractor shall provide one (1) cell sorter instrument with a 12-month warranty and service agreement. The service agreement shall have a base plus four consecutive option periods to start after the warranty ends.  

    Key dates

    1. July 30, 2026Posted Date
    2. August 7, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    MICROBIAL FLOW CELL SORTER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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