NIH seeks automated cell counter for NIAID lab.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to procure an automated cell counter for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. The device must be capable of counting cells in suspension and analyzing cell viability using trypan blue exclusion. The requirement includes a specific brand (Countess 3 FL) or equivalent, indicating a tailored procurement. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to provide the specified equipment.