NIH sole-source BD FACSDiscover S8 cell sorter for NIDCR.
Some language patterns suggest this RFP may be written for a specific incumbent vendor. Review qualification requirements and brand-specific terms carefully before committing bid resources.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole-source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for the acquisition of a BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter. This instrument is required for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to perform high-parameter cell sorting and analysis. The sorter must be compatible with existing BD FACSDiscover S8 software and consumables. No other vendor can meet the compatibility requirements. The contract value is unknown but likely exceeds $100k based on the nature of the equipment.