TRASIS equipment maintenance from iPharmaSupports LLC (Notice of Intent to sole source)
ID: NOI-CC-25-000171Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, 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/e1535c4bfa0f41819ce280af38f1392f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with iPharmaSupports LLC for the maintenance of TRASIS Radiosynthesis Modules used in their Clinical Center. The procurement involves preventative maintenance and Operational Qualification Services for six specific modules, ensuring they remain in optimal working condition and receive necessary updates. These services are critical for the proper functioning of medical equipment essential to NIH's operations, as iPharmaSupports is the only authorized vendor capable of providing the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services and parts. Interested parties may submit capability statements by 11:00 AM EST on December 12, 2024, to Lu Chang at lu-chang.lu@nih.gov, as this is not a request for proposal.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lu Chang
    lu-chang.lu@nih.gov
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