Intent to Sole Source - Procurement of BD Mission™ Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument (semi-automatic, single-use)
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Presolicitation from the National Institutes of Health, for work in Bethesda, Maryland. Due Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 9 days left.
| Solicitation number | NOI-OLAO-CC-27-000988 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Office | National Institutes of Health - Cc |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112) |
| Product or service code | 6515 |
| Place of performance | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (9 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (1)
- Sole Source Memo Bard Mission controlled: request access on SAM.gov
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Description
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Acquisition Description: Procurement of BD Mission™ Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument (semi-automatic, single-use) for use in Interventional Radiology image-guided core needle biopsy procedures.
Device is compatible with the BD TruGuide™ Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle and is available in 14G–20G gauges and 6–25 cm lengths to accommodate a range of lesion depths and target sites. Features include Advanced Echogenic Technology for enhanced ultrasound visibility, a Fire Ready Indicator, and a penetration depth indicator (10mm/20mm presets). Core Function: Supplies required: BD Mission™ Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument(s), single-use, sterile, for IR core needle biopsy procedures.
Delivery is requested on an as-needed/recurring basis via standard vendor shipment The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-CC-27-000988) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 11/08/2026 to: [email protected].
All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contracting contact
- Valerie Gregorio · [email protected]
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