SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR FACSYMPHONY A5 SPECTRAL CELL ANALYZER AND HIGH THROUGHPUT SAMPLER
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2244170Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a service agreement for the BD FACSymphony A5 Spectral Cell Analyzer and High Throughput Sampler. The procurement includes comprehensive coverage for parts, labor, and preventative maintenance, ensuring the operational efficiency of critical laboratory equipment used in research and diagnostics. The contract will be awarded based on technical capability and price, with a performance period from December 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by October 21, 2024, at 12:00 am EST, and can contact Maliaka Pinkney at maliaka.pinkney@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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