Agilent Cytation 9 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader, or equivalent instrument   2

Background
The contract is issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the procurement of an Agilent Cytation 9 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader or an equivalent instrument.
The goal of this contract is to acquire advanced imaging technology that supports HHS's mission in health-related research and development.

Work Details
The contractor is required to deliver an Agilent Cytation 9 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader or an equivalent instrument.
The specifications include compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, which mandate that all information and communication technology (ICT) supplies must conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
The contractor must also provide a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
Additionally, if modifications to the contract occur that add new ICT supplies or services, similar documentation will be required to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Period of Performance
The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm through September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to locations specified by HHS, which may include various federal facilities across the United States.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide documentation substantiating their relationship as authorized resellers if they are not the manufacturers.
This includes a letter of supply on OEM letterhead.
Bidders are also required to comply with the Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005, providing information about the country of manufacture for products offered.
Additionally, all electronic documents submitted must not contain macros or executable files.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for the same type of equipment, with Agilent Technologies listed as the awardee on contract 75F40126P00092 (CYTATION 9 MULTIMODE READER EO 14398) valued at $63,218 for 06/25/26–08/24/26. The prior award description indicates procurement of a Cytation 9 multimode reader, which aligns with the current requirement to deliver an Agilent Cytation 9 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader (or equivalent), suggesting the current buy may be a continuation or replacement of similar imaging instrumentation.