The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.5, Luminex at 12212 Technology Blvd. Austin TX 78727 to an Amnis ImageStream Mk II flow cytometer for the National Institute for standards and Technology (NIST) from:

Luminex is uniquely qualified to provide the equipment to NIST based on: Amnis ImageStream Mk II, a true imaging flow cytometer.  As a cell flows through its sensing region, the ImageStreamX MkII acquires six (can be upgraded to 12) images simultaneously of each cell or object including brightfield, scatter, and multiple fluorescent images. The time-delay-integration (TDI) detection technology is used by the ImageStreamX MkII CCD camera and acquires several orders of magnitude more signal from cells in flow than from conventional frame imaging approaches. Velocity detection and autofocus systems maintain proper synchronization between the moving cell and the pixels which contain the cell’s image. The synchronization is a unique feature of ImageStream MkII and permits the ImageStream MkII to serve as a true microscope and a high throughput flow cytometer. They are the only manufacturer of the specified equipment.

Market research has shown that Luminex is the sole company who can provide this equipment to NIST. 

Given these facts, Luminex is the only source reasonably available to provide the required equipment.

The resulting purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The NAICS Code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Responses received by 11:00 am EST Aug 12th 2021, will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Inquiry POCs:

Donald.Graham@nist.gov  

National Institutes of Standards and Technologies NIST

Acquisition Management Division (AMD)

100 Bureau Dr.   Mail Stop 1640

Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-1640