Reviewed

Reagent Dispenser (AMBIS 2232571)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 11/08/2024

Procurement Summary

The Malaria Immunology Section (MIS) at Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR) was awarded funding in the form of a grant from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to perform several lab activities. The lab needs to acquire a reagent dispenser to do highly standardized ELISA and Growth Inhibition Assays (GIA) reading 96 well plates. These results are reported to international funding agencies and are used to make decisions on which candidates to pursue for supporting malaria blood-stage vaccine development.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on the on the above market research findings and results from the Sources Sought, no acceptable domestically manufactured products that meet the government needs that mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States. A foreign manufactured was found that meets the needs of the Government.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

11/06/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH