Whole Room Calorimeter Validation and Support

2026-11-03

This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 . 6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued . This solicitation number is 75N94026Q00045and is issued as a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ). The solicitation / contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025 - 06 . The North American Industry Classification ( NAICS ) Code is 811210 and the business size standard is $ 34M . However , this solicitation is not set aside for small business . This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 . The National Institutes of Health intends to procure on a sole source basis with MEI Research – 6016 Schaefer Rd – Edina , MN 55436 to provide Whole Room Calorimeter Validation and Support services of Metabolic Chambers for the NIH / National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK ). Background Information : The mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK ) is to conduct and support medical research and research training and to disseminate science - based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases ; digestive diseases , nutritional disorders , and obesity ; and kidney , urologic , and hematologic diseases , to improve people ’ s health and quality of life . This service provides validation , calibration , and technical support for the metabolic chambers ( respiration calorimeters ) used in National Institutes of Health , National Institutes of Kidney , Diabetes , Digestive Disease ( NIDDK ) - supported human metabolism research at NIDDK - Phoenix . Services include calibration of gas analyzers , gas blending systems , and mass flow controllers , as well as system validation using controlled gas infusion to verify accurate measurement of oxygen consumption ( VO₂ ) and carbon dioxide production ( VCO₂ ). Validation activities confirm calorimeter performance under steady - state conditions and ensure accuracy within accepted standards (± 5 %). Services also include operator collaboration and training support during validation procedures . Justification : MEI designed a custom laboratory to study human metabolism for NIH / NIDDK - PHX . The calorimeters were designed to the NIDDK Calorimeter Requirements and Specifications . The required services must be performed by MEI , which is a highly specialized vendor with proprietary software and technical expertise specific to the metabolic chamber systems used across NIH / NIDDK and academic research facilities . MEI ’ s proprietary calibration tools , validation methods , and software are integral to accurate system performance and are not available through other providers . Use of an alternate provider would risk compromised accuracy , data integrity , and noncompliance with federal research standards . Using the services of MEI will ensure consistent system performance , maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure , and support uninterrupted execution of NIH / NIDDK - funded research . Period of Performance : 12 months after award of purchase order . This will be a Firm - Fixed price purchase order . This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) Part 13 — Simplified Acquisition Procedures , Subpart 13 . 106 - 1 ( b ) ( 1 ), Soliciting from a single source and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold . Purchase Orders awarded using FAR Part 13 — Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6 — Competition Requirements . This acquisition is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulations ( FAR ) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures , and the resultant purchase order / award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025 - 06 . Closing Statement : This notice is not a request for competitive proposals . However , interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice . Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties ’ bona - fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirements . A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to proceed on a noncompetitive basis or to conduct competitive procurement . Responses are due by February 18 , 2026 , before 10 : 00am eastern daylight time via email to robinsti @ mail . nih . gov . Attn : Tina Robinson . All responses must be sent via email to robinsti @ mail . nih . gov and must include solicitation # 75N94026Q00045 in the subject line of email . In order to receive an award , contractor must be registered as all awards and have valid certification in the System for Award Management ( SAM ) @ www . Sam . gov . Lack of valid registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for award . FAR Clause : AnOfferoris required to be registered in SAM when submitting anofferor quotation andshallcontinue to be registered until time of award , during performance , and through final payment of any contract , basic agreement , basic ordering agreement , or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from thissolicitation .

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