# Intent to Sole Source - Procurement of BD Mission™ Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument (semi-automatic, single-use) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/noiolaocc27000988 - Solicitation number: NOI-OLAO-CC-27-000988 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Open. Offers due November 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: National Institutes of Health - Contracting office: National Institutes of Health - CC (75N900) - NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies - Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031 - City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125 - First posted: October 29, 2026 - Last posted: October 29, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b7c0dfa215648d982b20334713d18d2/view ## 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: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. 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. ## Attachments - [Sole Source Memo Bard Mission.doc](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/830e044ea3d44f15b7a328928c0dc821/download) ## Open now in the same industry 16 open in NAICS 339112. - NX EQ EYE LANE (VA-27-00010051) (36C10X27Q0016), due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c10x27q0016 - Anesthesia Units Amendment 4 (36C24125R0116), due November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24125r0116 - ScriptPro - Pharmacy Workstations: Kiosk and Med Dispensing Unit (36C24W27Q0012), due November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24w27q0012 ## Publications - October 29, 2026: Presolicitation, due November 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 7b7c0dfa215648d982b20334713d18d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b7c0dfa215648d982b20334713d18d2/view ## Points of contact - Valerie Gregorio, valerie.gregorio@nih.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/noiolaocc27000988.