Opportunity Overview
The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, is requesting quotations for Fluigent Microencapsulation Fluidics System, 75N98026Q01230, an integrated platform for controlled encapsulation of human cell suspensions in alginate matrices for advanced toxicology research.
Deadline
Quotations are due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope
The requirement includes the Fluigent Microencapsulation Platform, specialized microfluidic modules, pumping and droplet-generation components, computer and software, installation, system setup, and training. The system must support controlled formation of alginate-encapsulated human liver microtissues and related 3D microtissue, organoid, spheroid, and advanced cell-model workflows.
Competition and Evaluation
NIH intends a sole-source award to Fluigent, the manufacturer identified as capable of meeting the complete requirement. All responsible sources may nevertheless submit a timely quotation demonstrating compliance with the full scientific and technical requirements. Award will be made to a responsible organization whose quotation meets Government requirements at a fair and reasonable price.
Submission
Written quotations must follow the live RFQ and requirements document and identify the products and services offered, manufacturer, applicable part numbers, quantities, unit and total pricing, delivery schedule, installation and training capabilities, and sufficient technical information to demonstrate compliance.
Funding / Contract Value
The public notice states an estimated requirement value of approximately $46,150.
Qualification Guidance
This requirement is most relevant to Fluigent or another source able to document equivalent specialized microencapsulation, microfluidic pumping and droplet-generation capability, integrated software and hardware, installation, training, and complete compliance with the Government’s scientific specifications. No Dr. Miltie capability should be assumed without documentary evidence of these qualifications.