Acquisition of Jess Automated Western Blot System

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Molecular Imaging Branch is issuing RFQ PCA‑NIMH‑02243 for a single, firm‑fixed‑price purchase of a Jess Automated Western Blot System (ProteinSimple) with associated warranty upgrade, operator‑training package, and freight/handling. The system must be an automated capillary‑based immunoassay platform that provides chemiluminescent and dual‑color fluorescence detection, RePlex sequential probing, and quantitative analysis via Compass software v6.0 or later. Required performance includes a ≤3‑hour run time for up to 25 samples, low‑volume processing (3 µL per well, 400 nL capillary), molecular‑weight sizing from 2 kDa to 440 kDa, picogram‑range sensitivity, and a 3‑4 log dynamic range. Delivery is required within 30 days to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability based on the salient characteristics listed above. All quotations must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. EST on 27 April 2026 to Contract Specialists Elaine Estrella (elaine.estrella@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov). Submissions must include a searchable PDF technical quote, a searchable PDF price quote, the offeror’s UEI, TIN, business‑size certification, and verification of an active SAM registration. The subject line must contain the solicitation number and title. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, is expected to be below the simplified acquisition threshold, and HHS reserves the right to apply priorities and allocations authority per 45 CFR Part 101, Subpart A.

Notice ID

0eb2007f4218463697f9d35fedc0202a

Solicitation Number

PCA-NIMH-02243

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640