Expedited Scientific Equipment Fulfillment

NIH – Cryogenic Sample Preparation Equipment Fulfillment

Federal Procurement Case Study

Agency

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • Division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Need

NIAID urgently required a cryogenic grinder to support a time-sensitive molecular research initiative. The instrument would pulverize biological samples for high-metabolism microbial analysis at research laboratories and testing clinics. The agency needed a supplier capable of rapid fulfillment, procurement documentation support, and full Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-compliant sourcing.

Response

Wilson Dependable Services (WDS) fulfilled the requirement through the NIH BPA and IntraMalls procurement platform. WDS sourced the Cole-Parmer® Cryogenic Grinder from an authorized distribution channel, verified Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance, and coordinated rapid order processing, fulfillment tracking, and procurement documentation support. All required submission artifacts were prepared and delivered within the required operational timeframe to support audit-ready procurement processing.

Outcome

NIAID’s research operations proceeded without workflow disruption during installation and ramp-up activities. WDS received positive feedback regarding procurement responsiveness, documentation accuracy, and fulfillment reliability, reinforcing its role as a trusted supplier supporting federal scientific research programs.

Procurement Summary

Fulfilled via: NIH BPA

Platform: IntraMalls

Product: Cole-Parmer® Cryogenic Grinder

Timeline: 48-hour turnaround

Compliance: TAA-compliant sourcing and procurement documentation support

Category: Laboratory & Life Sciences

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