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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    The document outlines the federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses that contractors must comply with for contracts involving commercial products and services. These clauses implement statutory provisions and executive orders critical to ensuring ethical conduct, safety, and legal compliance in government procurement. Among the key clauses highlighted are prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements, procurement from specified foreign entities, and requirements for expedited payments to small businesses. Additionally, the document emphasizes minority and veteran-owned small business set-asides, equal opportunity regulations, and labor provisions. It details the necessary flow-down of certain clauses to subcontractors, ensuring that contractual obligations are maintained throughout supply chains. Specific clauses, such as those concerning labor standards and employee rights, are also mandated. Overall, this FAR provision underscores the government's commitment to ethical contracting practices, support for small businesses, and adherence to labor and safety standards, ensuring accountability and regulatory compliance in its procurement processes.
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