CYTEK AURORA 5 LASER WITH LOADER - UV/V/B/YG/R - PREMIUM SERVICE AGREEMENT
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2246095Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fd7985673fd643dd95b383d2eb07d6e6/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for a premium service agreement for a Cytek Aurora 5 laser with loader, which is essential for advanced laboratory applications. The procurement includes comprehensive maintenance services, such as preventive inspections, technical support, and on-site assistance, ensuring optimal functionality of the equipment throughout the contract period from December 1, 2024, to November 20, 2025. This acquisition is critical for supporting the NIH's research initiatives in allergy and infectious diseases, emphasizing the importance of reliable laboratory equipment and services. Interested vendors must submit their quotations via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by November 13, 2024, at 12:00 am EST, and can contact Maliaka Pinkney or Jesse D Weidow for further inquiries.

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