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.
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\n\nProcurement 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).
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\n\nThe 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: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov.
\n\nAll 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.
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\n\nAll 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.
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