Laboratory Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that responses to this electronic notice must be made by 10:00 a. m. EST on May 23, 2026.

The bid notice states that any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government.

The bid notice states that interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www. ***. *. * .

The bid notice states that interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by May 23, 2026, 2026, at 10am EST.

The proposed period of performance includes a twelve-month base year from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and four option years from October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2031. The bid notice states The proposed period of delivery is twelvemonth base year1 october 2026 30 september 2027and four option years 1 october 2027 30 september 2031.

The bid notice implies qualification is based on the ability to provide the proprietary Medialab, Inc. software. It states, Medialab, inc. is currently the only authorized supplier that can provide the required software subscription access. and Medialab, inc. provided a sole source letter stating: this letter is to certify that medialab is the only provider of an integrated laboratory quality management platform including virtual microscopy case simulators, compliance ce, document control, inspection proof, compass, personnel documentation, iqe and all other medialab software solutions.

The estimated value of this effort is $21,****, including all options. The bid notice states The estimated value of this effort is 21, **** including all options.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the oscilloscope. However, the response due date for the solicitation has been extended to Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract terms and conditions will provide further details on delivery.

The bid notice indicates that invoices will be handled according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 ****) and 5 CFR part **** requires electronic invoice submissions via email to ***@***. *. *, including specific details such as contract number, contractor name and address, date of invoice, invoice number, amount, contract line item number, and description of supplies/services delivered. Alternate instructions for submission through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) may be provided via written notice from the contracting officer.

The bid notice incorporates by reference FAR ****, which includes a clause on warranty. This clause states that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail specific qualification criteria for bidders. However, it incorporates various provisions and clauses that bidders must adhere to, including those related to representations and certifications, and compliance with laws. Potential bidders should review the attached solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses for full details.

The bid notice incorporates by reference FAR ****, which includes clauses on termination for convenience and termination for cause. Termination for cause may result in the contractor being liable to the government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. Specific penalty amounts or conditions are not detailed in the provided text.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it does provide information regarding NIST campus operating status and personnel requirements, advising contractors to check the www. ***. *. * website for campus access and security information, identification requirements, and parking information prior to arriving on site.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice includes clauses related to agency protests (****) and GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests (****). These clauses outline the procedures for filing protests but do not specify a deadline for initiating a challenge or dispute.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a general delivery deadline for all products or services. However, it mentions that for all equipment requiring a full independent verification and validation (IVV) test, the vendor shall not make any delivery and shall not receive payment until the program management office (PMO) has completed a self-assessment and the IVV has been scheduled. Delivery may take place prior to this milestone only if written permission is provided by the contracting officer. For equipment requiring an assess only certification, delivery and payment are contingent on the PMO completing a self-assessment and the system being submitted for an assess only ATO/APL. The vendor must receive written confirmation from the PMO or contracting officer that the system has been submitted and that the vendor may proceed with delivery. Delivery may take place prior to this milestone only if written permission is provided by the contracting officer. The vendor shall remit all requested technical documents to the requester no later than one hundred and thirty (130) days from the date of order.

The bid notice states that for all equipment requiring a full independent verification and validation (IVV) test, the vendor shall not receive payment for the system until the program management office (PMO) has completed a self-assessment and the IVV has been scheduled. Similarly, for equipment requiring an assess only certification, the vendor shall not receive payment for the system until the PMO has completed a self-assessment and the system has been submitted for an assess only ATO/APL. The vendor must receive written confirmation from the PMO or contracting officer that the system has been submitted for an assess only ATO/APL and that the vendor may proceed with delivery before payment is processed. The bid notice does not specify other general payment terms.

The bid notice states that vendors shall be responsible for providing cybersecurity maintenance support for six (6) years, or until the end of life date of the equipment identified by the vendor, whichever is longer. Furthermore, pursuant to subsequent warranty period and service maintenance agreements (SMAs), the vendor shall, after the issuance of an ATO or APL approval, ensure that the vendor's device or system maintains its ATO or operating system platform and patches/updates for six (6) years or as long as the vendor commercially supports the equipment/product, whichever is longer. Maintaining the RMF ATO or APL approval shall be included as part of the vendor's warranty period.

The bid notice mentions that the option pricing for RMF only maintenance shall at a minimum be used in the evaluation/selection of vendors. However, it does not explicitly detail the overall award criterion.

The bid notice requires vendors to comply with the national information assurance partnership (NIAP) common criteria cybersecurity evaluation and validation scheme (CCEVS) evaluation. Vendors must provide a fully credentialed Nessus scan with RFO submission and monthly Nessus scans. The vendor device or system shall pass prevalidation technical screening vulnerability scans utilizing Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) checklists within 6 months of contract award. Specific criteria for these scans include no unmitigated very high or high severity category I (CAT I) vulnerabilities and no unmitigated moderate severity category II (CAT II) vulnerabilities from Nessus scans and STIGs. The vendor shall also provide all sections of the medical device equipment risk assessment (MDERA) questionnaire and a vulnerability assessment report from a Nessus scanner.

The bid notice states that failure to meet the requirements may result in termination of the delivery order for cause, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ****(m).

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the supplies or services sought. It mentions an anticipated subcontract period of performance: to be determined and requests a proposed delivery schedule with the quote.

The bid notice states that an award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

The bid notice requires offerors to provide a completed and signed copy of Abbreviated Representations and Certifications ****, dated 10/01/2025 and any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions.