384-well Viaflo Head

1.0 DESCRIPTION This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products and commercial services conducted in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, using the simplified procedures applicable to commercial products and commercial services. This notice constitutes the solicitation. Quotations are requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT), Mechanistic Toxicology Branch (MTB), intends to acquire one 384-channel liquid-handling pipetting head with a 5 125 L operating volume range for use with existing 96/384 liquid-handling equipment located at NIEHS. The Government is seeking a commercially available 384-channel pipetting head that meets the functional, performance, compatibility, and operational requirements described in the attached Requirements Document. The Government will consider quotations for products offered by all responsible sources that demonstrate compliance with all stated requirements. The Government's requirement is based on the functional and performance characteristics necessary to support the intended scientific application and compatibility with the Government's existing liquid-handling equipment and laboratory workflow. The requirement is not restricted to a particular manufacturer, make, or model. The Government requires a 384-channel liquid-handling pipetting head capable of supporting high-throughput liquid handling on 384-well culture plates within the required 5 125 L volume range. The equipment will support ongoing translational toxicology research involving human-based microphysiological systems and advanced 3D cell models, including liver-focused research conducted through an NIH-funded collaboration with NCATS under a Complement-ARIE grant award. The required pipetting head shall be compatible with the existing 96/384 liquid-handling equipment at NIEHS and shall increase laboratory capacity for high-throughput liquid handling within the specified volume range. The equipment shall provide reliable and reproducible liquid handling suitable for the Government's intended laboratory applications. The requirement includes the 384-channel pipetting head and applicable installation, configuration, technical support, and user training necessary to place the equipment into operational service, as specified in the applicable quotation. Installation and training shall be coordinated with NIEHS laboratory personnel and shall provide sufficient instruction to enable designated personnel to operate the equipment effectively. The equipment shall operate independently of NIEHS information technology systems and shall not require integration with NIEHS enterprise information technology infrastructure or IT support. Acceptance shall be based on the Government's determination that the delivered pipetting head has been delivered, installed or configured as applicable, is compatible with the existing NIEHS 96/384 liquid-handling equipment, and successfully performs the required liquid-handling functions within the specified 5 125 L volume range. NIEHS laboratory staff will verify functionality in coordination with appropriate technical scientific support. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation requirements and whose price is determined fair and reasonable. The Government will consider quotations from all responsible sources capable of meeting the complete requirements. An offeror may propose any manufacturer's product that meets or exceeds the stated salient physical, functional, compatibility, and performance characteristics. Required delivery date: September 30, 2026 Delivery Location: NIEHS Rall Building 101, Laboratories E144-146 111 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 The applicable NAICS code is 334516 An…