Aquaneering Xenopus Aquatic System

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing a non‑competitive, sole‑source solicitation to purchase and install an Aquaneering Xenopus Aquatic System for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The system includes a 3‑shelf housing rack for over 100 African‑clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis), four‑stage filtration, UV sterilization, adjustable water flow, and a suite of ancillary equipment (tanks, chillers, dosing systems, RO storage, etc.). The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, awarded using a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable approach, and must not exceed $350,000. Delivery is to NIH/NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC, with a one‑time supply acquisition and subsequent maintenance agreement. Offerors must be SAM‑registered and provide full technical and cost proposals by the deadline. • Non‑competitive (sole‑source) award to Aquaneering LLC (CA) • Total contract ceiling ≤ $350,000 (simplified acquisition threshold) • Delivery location: NIH/NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC • Required items: Xenopus housing rack, filtration, UV system, tanks, chillers, dosing & control equipment, RO storage, consumables, installation, and warranty maintenance • Submission deadline: September 22, 2026, 8:00 AM ET, electronic to Luz Casey • Mandatory SAM registration, UEI, TIN, and size‑certification required