Sony Multi-Application (MA900) Cell Sorter
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (7523) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 09/13/2024
Procurement Summary
This is an acquisition of a MA900 Cell sorter. This cell sorter is needed to analyze and complete single-cell sorting of antigen-specific B cells needed to study the BCR repertoire in response to influenza vaccination/infection. This cell sorter will also serve a vital role in meeting the objectives of the influenza pandemic preparedness pipeline to produce monoclonal antibody therapeutics. The Sony MA900 has the modern technologies built into the system to include a patented microfluidic chip-based design, comprehensive fluidic controls, and advanced automation that dramatically simplifies operation to make sorting less subjective and improve reliability of results.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The Sony MA900 is a brand-name product manufactured in Japan. The manufacturer is the sole source provider of the instrument and does not allow vendors to resale of this product. This product is unique on the market and there are no comparable single items. It would take two (2) items to do what this product can do. It’s a comprehensive analyzer and cell sorter all in one small footprint which currently no other company, US or otherwise, can provide. Therefore, there is no domestic source that can meet the agency’s need.
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Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
08/28/2024
75D31-24-Q-78309
75D31-24-Q-78309
Post-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION