Auto Droplet Generator

Special NoticeActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in Washington, DC
  • Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
NIDDK07396
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Office
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Posted Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
PSC Code
6640
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20201
Status
Active

Description

The Diabetes Molecular Genetics Section of the Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) studies pancreatic islet organoids derived from induced pluripotent stem cells to investigate molecular pathways associated with type 2 diabetes. The laboratory recently acquired a QX600 Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction system to generate cell type-specific gene expression data, perform methylation analysis for epigenomic studies, and estimate pancreatic islet composition using cell type-specific marker genes. Currently, the laboratory uses a Manual Droplet Generator to prepare samples for droplet digital polymerase chain reaction analysis. Although the system can process up to eight samples at a time, prep

Why This Opportunity Matters

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing in Washington, DC.