CSS - NVision POLARIS (Brand Name or Equal)

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order/Contract for the acquisition of a specialized instrument, the NVision POLARIS Preclinical Parahydrogen-Induced Polarizer (PHIP) System.

This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Chemical Synthesis Center (CSC) at NHLBI in developing and evaluating next-generation molecular imaging probes for NIH investigators. The CSC provides critical synthetic chemistry and isotopic labeling expertise across various NIH Institutes and Centers, supporting research in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of one NVision POLARIS Preclinical PHIP-polarizer system with the following specifications:
- Polarization: >15% ready for injection
- Volume options: 0.8 mL at 80 mM concentration; 2 mL at 80 mM concentration; 1 mL at 160 mM concentration (under development)
- Process time: 3 minutes for dose production, with a 20-minute dose-to-dose interval
- Dimensions: Height 192 cm, Width 87 cm, Depth 80 cm, Weight 400 kg
- Power supply: Standard power supply (100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1.5 kW)
- Certifications: Must meet relevant US/EU regulations for laboratory equipment.

Additionally, the scope includes service and maintenance for two years, on-site installation and commissioning, initial training (up to three days), and shipment charges. The delivery location is NIH at Bethesda, MD.

Period of Performance
Delivery of the polarizer system shall be completed within five months after receipt of order (ARO), with on-site installation and training completed within six months ARO.

Place of Performance
NIH, 10 Center Drive, Building 10 CRC Room 1W-5940, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Bidder Requirements
Offerors must provide complete descriptive technical literature demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. Quotes must be submitted as Firm-Fixed Price in U.S. Dollars without foreign currency contingencies. No upfront payments are allowed; payment terms are Net 30 days upon delivery/acceptance. All shipping costs must be included under Delivered Duty Paid terms.