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Acquisiton: Multidrop Combi multi-channel liquid h

ID: 75N98026Q00691 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00691. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (if applicable).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective May 29, 2026
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1000 Employees.
This requirement is unrestricted.
Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the acquisition of commercial items. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services. The goal is to procure essential laboratory equipment that aligns with existing workflows and systems within the NIH.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of four (4) Thermo Fisher Multidrop Combi+ automated reagent dispensers. These are commercial, off-the-shelf instruments that must be procured through authorized distributors. The Multidrop Combi+ is required to ensure full compatibility with existing laboratory automation systems and established workflows within NCATS. Key specifications include:
- Dispensing volume range: 0.5 µL to 2500 µL
- Compatibility with microplates ranging from 6 to 1536 wells and plate heights of 5 to 50 mm
- Minimal dead volume and back-flushing capability
- Full compatibility with existing robotic systems to support high-throughput workflows
- Use of eight-channel detachable, autoclavable dispensing cassettes and a priming vessel compatible with existing Multidrop Combi+ systems
- High precision across the full dispensing volume range
- Capability for column-specific volume dispensing
- High-speed dispensing of microvolumes.

Period of Performance
Delivery should occur 6-8 weeks after order placement.

Place of Performance
NIH/NCATS, 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be authorized distributors for Thermo Fisher products as this is a brand-name requirement. The instruments must meet specified technical requirements to ensure compatibility with existing systems.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior contract 75N93023P01048 awarded to VWR International for a “MULTIDROP COMBI MICROPLATE DISPENSER LIQUID HANDLER” (AMBIS #2182054) suggests an incumbent or closely related prior procurement for the same Thermo Fisher Multidrop Combi liquid handling/dispenser equipment. The current requirement similarly calls for Thermo Fisher Multidrop Combi+ automated reagent dispensers with compatibility to existing lab automation workflows, indicating the new buy may be a continuation or replenishment of the same instrument family used in prior NIH/NCATS operations.

Overview

Agency
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) [HHS - NIH]
Response Deadline
July 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 14 Days
Posted
June 23, 2026, 2:15 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$80,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
On 6/23/26 NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations issued Solicitation 75N98026Q00691 for Acquisiton: Multidrop Combi multi-channel liquid h due 7/8/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
JOHNSTON, JADDUA C   Profile
Email
jaddua.johnston@nih.gov
Phone
+1 000 000 0000

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
FPDS Organization Code
7529-75N980
Source Organization Code
100189057
Last Updated
June 23, 2026
Last Updated By
jaddua.johnston@nih.gov
Archive Date
July 23, 2026