Orbital Shaking Incubator (AMBIS 2218966)
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/12/2024
Procurement Summary
The Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG) focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie the signaling functions in immune cells. The LIG has recently expanded its focus to include work on isolating human monoclonal antibodies against different infectious diseases including COVID-19. These antibodies can be used to design new vaccine candidates and be tested for the ability to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 infection. A benchtop shaking incubator is a vital piece of equipment required to provide the optimal environment to culture yeast cells. The yeast cell culture is necessary to identify and isolate monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19. The Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG) is seeking to request a stackable benchtop shaking incubator for providing the precise environmental parameters required for various sized yeast cell cultures. The yeast cell culture is an essential step for identifying and isolating monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19.
Waiver Rationale Summary
Based on the above market research findings and results from the Sources Sought, no acceptable domestically manufactured products that meet the government needs that mined, produces, or manufactured in the United States. One domestically manufactured was submitted for evaluation, but it was found unacceptable. A foreign manufactured was found that meets the needs of the Government.
Yes
Yes
PENDING
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
06/12/2024
N/A
Pre-solicitation
0 - 6 months
Individual Waiver
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH