Milli-Q IQ 7005 Water Purification System or Equal

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 75N98026Q00201) for the acquisition of a Milli‑Q IQ 7005 ultrapure water purification system—or an equivalent commercial item—under a firm‑fixed‑price contract. The system must produce Type 1 ultrapure water meeting the manufacturer’s specifications, incorporate mercury‑free UV technology in compliance with NIH Policy Manual Chapter 3033, and be designed for reduced water waste and lower electrical consumption. Required support includes readily available replacement cartridges/filters, a field service team for phone or on‑site assistance, delivery and full installation (including startup and commissioning) at the Bethesda, MD facility within 60 days of order receipt, and on‑site training for up to five staff covering operation, routine maintenance, filter replacement, and quality monitoring. Proposals will be evaluated using a Best‑Value methodology; all technical requirements are mandatory and any failure will result in an Unacceptable rating. Evaluation factors are Technical Superiority, Past Performance, and Cost, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price. Options will be priced and added to the basic requirement total, but the Government is not obligated to exercise them. The solicitation follows FAR Parts 12 and 13 (commercial items), NAICS 334516, and has no set‑aside. Responses are due by 07:00 A.M. EDT on 24 April 2026. Questions are due 16 April 2026, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov).

Notice ID

031d595407064ed8bfe76831c1297de8

Solicitation Number

75N98026Q00201

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640