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NMR Cryoplatform Replacements

ID: 75N98026R00121 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including 8(a) small businesses, small, disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUBZone small businesses capable of providing new Brand name or Equal to:
Two NMR cryoplatform replacements
1. Quantity two (2) current-generation cryoplatform units equivalent to or newer than Bruker Biospin CCU05 and
2. Equivalent or improved cooling performance relative to the current end-of-life Bruker Biospin CCU04 systems.
Interested firms with the capability of providing all the required items shall submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.104-1.
The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 1000e. All respondents are required to identify their firm's size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Government's requirements in this notice. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough details so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the items and services in this posting/notice. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number, and email address of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to the market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. A copy of the capability statement must be received via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov Attn: Tina Robinson prior to 4:30 pm eastern standard time on July 16, 2026. Capability statement must reference solicitation# 75N98026R00121. Submission by email must also reference solicitation # 75N98026R00121 on the subject line of the email. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N98026R00121 on the subject line of email. Capability statements, etc will not be returned to firm/sender. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) is conducting a market survey to assess the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including various categories such as 8(a) small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or HUBZone small businesses.

The goal is to procure new NMR cryoplatform replacements to support advanced research in biomolecular structure and dynamics. This research is critical for understanding disease mechanisms relevant to diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of two NMR cryoplatform units that are equivalent to or newer than the Bruker Biospin CCU05. The specifications include:
1. Quantity: Two (2) current-generation cryoplatform units.
2. Equivalent or improved cooling performance relative to the current end-of-life Bruker Biospin CCU04 systems.

Additionally, there is an optional requirement for four (4) additional CCU05 (or newer equivalent) cryoplatforms to replace additional CCU04 cryoplatforms approaching end-of-life status. These must be fully compatible with installed NMR systems and associated cryoprobes.

Period of Performance
The capability statements must be submitted prior to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on July 16, 2026.

Place of Performance
National Institutes of Health facilities located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is classified as a 'Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)'. Interested firms must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience and capability to fulfill the Government's requirements. They must also include descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties, and other relevant information. Capability statements must identify the firm's size and type of business.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
July 7, 2026, 5:45 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20892 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$300,000 - $900,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
59%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. 95% of obligations for similar contracts within the National Institutes of Health were awarded full & open.
On 7/7/26 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development issued Sources Sought 75N98026R00121 for NMR Cryoplatform Replacements due 7/16/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
ROBINSON, TINA   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD
FPDS Organization Code
7529-75N940
Source Organization Code
100189043
Last Updated
July 7, 2026
Last Updated By
robinsti@mail.nih.gov
Archive Date
July 20, 2026