Summary
The National Institutes of Health is seeking a BD FACSMelody cell sorter with three lasers and nine-color capability for the Diabetes Molecular Genetics Section of the Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch. The equipment will allow researchers to isolate and analyze specific cell populations from stem cell-derived pancreatic islet organoids using fluorescent markers, supporting studies of cell identity, maturation, and experimental responses. This is a non-competitive presolicitation intended specifically for Becton, Dickinson and Company, and it remains open as of July 22, 2026, with responses due July 30, 2026.