Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument Upgrade
Deadline: 21 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 16 Sep 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 149218986
Document Ref. No.: 75N98026Q01220
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Title: Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument Upgrade
Solicitation No.: 75N98026Q01220
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01220. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive acquisition and is intended to result in the award of a purchase order without providing for full and open competition.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii), as applicable.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order on a non-competitive basis to:
Waters Technologies Corporation
34 Maple Street
Milford, MA 01757
for a Wyatt Systems DynaPro NanoStar II and associated upgrade/configuration, accessories, standards, installation, training, and technical support.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The purpose of this acquisition is to replace an aging and failing dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument currently used by the NIH laboratory. The existing Wyatt DLS instrument is approximately 16 years old and is well beyond its expected service life. In addition, degradation of the instrument's laser has significantly reduced its performance and rendered it unsuitable for many protein samples.
The Government requires a replacement system that provides reliable, high-sensitivity dynamic light scattering measurements while maintaining compatibility with the laboratory's...
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