Bio-Rad QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System

<p>Notice of Intent: Bio-Rad QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System.</p>

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<p>The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Bio-rad Laboratories, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, <em>Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements</em>.</p>

<p>The National Institutes of Health (NIH), [Institute/Center], intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole-source basis with&nbsp;<strong>Bio-rad Laboratories, Inc.</strong>&nbsp;for the acquisition of Bio-Rad QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System.</p>

<p>Bio-Rad Laboratories is the sole manufacturer and provider of the QX200 ddPCR system and its proprietary droplet-based digital PCR technology. The system employs a unique microfluidic droplet partitioning approach that enables absolute quantification of nucleic acid targets with high precision and sensitivity.</p>

<p>No alternative commercially available system provides the specific combination of capabilities.</p>

<p>This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any responsible source, including small business concerns (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Small Disadvantaged Business), that believes it can satisfy the Government&#39;s requirement may submit a capability statement demonstrating its ability to provide a product that meets the Government&#39;s minimum technical requirements. Capability statements must include sufficient documentation to establish the ability to furnish an equivalent system.</p>

<p>A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.</p>

<p>Responses must be submitted via email to vensonm@mail.nih.gov no later than <strong>9:00 a.m. EDT on September 17, 2026</strong>. It is anticipated that an award will be issued approximately five (5) days after the closing date of this notice, provided no acceptable capability statements are received.</p>

Point of Contact

• MAI VENSON — vensonm@mail.nih.gov

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