NIH sole-source purchase of BioRad ChemiDoc MP Imaging system.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole-source contract to Bio-Rad Laboratories for the purchase of a new ChemiDoc MP Imaging system. This system is required for the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The ChemiDoc MP is a multi-application imager capable of chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and colorimetric detection. The justification for sole-source is based on the need for compatibility with existing Bio-Rad equipment and software. No other vendors will be considered. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland.