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 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 range of 2–440 kDa, picogram‑level sensitivity, 3–4 log dynamic range, and a benchtop footprint suitable for standard laboratory environments. Delivery is required within 30 days to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, and evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method based on the salient characteristics listed. All submissions must be made 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). Offerors must provide a searchable PDF technical quote, a searchable PDF price quote, the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), business‑size certification, and verification of an active SAM registration. The subject line must include the solicitation number and title. HHS reserves the right to exercise priorities and allocations authority under 45 CFR Part 101, Subpart A, and all quotes received after the deadline will be considered late and may be rejected.

Notice ID

ba9b7c2bf0734916b5a1b03567563c0c

Solicitation Number

PCA-NIMH-02243

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640