Service Agreement for Mictotomes, Cryostat, VIP Processor and Sakura.
ID: 75N96025Q00011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH National Institute of Enviromental Health SciencesResearch Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/662dfa54a78443c9965603e4200fe9bb/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), intends to negotiate a sole-source service agreement with Belair Instrument Company, LLC for the maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment, including microtomes, a cryostat, a VIP processor, and Sakura embedding centers. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of laboratory practices, as it involves servicing essential instruments used in environmental health research. The contract period is set from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and while this notice is not a request for quotes, interested vendors may submit capability statements by December 27, 2024, to Brian D. Moyer at moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov for consideration in determining whether to pursue a competitive procurement process.

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    Brian D. Moyer
    (984) 287-3046
    moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov
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    Synopsis - Belair Instrument Company LLC 75N96025Q00011.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Belair Instrument Company, LLC for a Microtome Elite Service Agreement. This procurement, outlined in synopsis number 75N96025Q00011, is exclusively for maintenance services on specialized laboratory equipment, including various models of microtomes, embedding centers, a tissue processor, and a cryostat. The contract period is set from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The synopsis also invites capable vendors to submit statements of their capabilities by December 27, 2024, although it emphasizes that this notice is not a request for quotes or competitive solicitation. Any submissions will inform the government's decision on whether to pursue a competitive procurement process. The document stresses the government’s discretion in determining whether to compete the contract action based on responses received. This notice highlights the NIEHS's focus on maintaining high-standard operational efficiency in its laboratory practices and adherence to federal acquisition regulations.
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