1 YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CARTERRA LSA XT THROUGHPUT INSTRUMENT
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2259919Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a79edbd2059a41b082d5420f654b7a71/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 maintenance agreement with Carterra, Inc. for a 12-month service contract for the Carterra LSA XT Throughput instrument. This maintenance agreement is critical for the Antibody Biology Unit's research on monoclonal antibodies, particularly in developing therapeutics against diseases such as influenza, ensuring the instrument remains operational at all times. The contract includes essential services such as on-site support within three days of a request, preventative maintenance visits, software and firmware updates, and continuous phone support, with the performance period set from July 17, 2025, to July 16, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by May 15, 2025, demonstrating their qualifications to provide the required services, with all submissions processed through the NIH's electronic SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION SUBMISSION SYSTEM (eSASS).

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    2_NOI-NIAID-25-2259919.pdf
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate a maintenance agreement with Carterra, Inc. for a Carterra LSA XT Throughput instrument. This sole source procurement aims to ensure the instrument remains operational for research on monoclonal antibodies against influenza and other diseases. The agreement, effective July 17, 2025, to July 16, 2026, will include on-site service, preventative maintenance, software updates, and phone support. A requirement for the service covers a 3-day onsite response, all associated travel, labor, and parts costs. Interested parties must submit a capability statement evidencing their ability to meet these requirements by May 15, 2025, via the NIAID’s electronic submission system. This notice serves as a pre-solicitation for information and is not an official request for proposals, emphasizing the necessity for expert service due to the specialized nature of the equipment. The decision to engage in this sole-source contract is supported by federal procurement regulations recognizing the unique capabilities of Carterra, Inc.
    2_NOI-NIAID-25-2259919 AMENDED.docx
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice indicating their intent to negotiate a sole source maintenance agreement with Carterra, Inc. for a 12-month service plan for the Carterra LSA XT Throughput instrument. This instrument is essential for the Antibody Biology Unit’s research on monoclonal antibodies targeting diseases such as influenza. The required maintenance agreement includes on-site service within three days of a request, preventative maintenance visits, software and firmware updates, and continuous phone support. The performance period will span from July 17, 2025, to July 16, 2026, at Rockville, MD. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by May 15, 2025, demonstrating their ability to provide the requisite services and certification to service the instrument. The announcement emphasizes the necessity for ongoing instrument functionality to support critical research initiatives while stating that this is not a request for proposals. Responses received will assist in the Government's determination regarding competition for the service requirement.
    NOI-NIAID-25-2259919.docx
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a maintenance agreement with Carterra, Inc. for their LSA XT Throughput instrument, essential for advancing research on monoclonal antibodies against diseases like influenza. This notice indicates intent to negotiate on a non-competitive basis under 41 U.S.C. 1901, emphasizing that only Carterra can fulfill the service requirements. The agreement spans from July 17, 2025, to July 16, 2026, and includes critical services such as onsite maintenance, software updates, and phone support, with a mandatory onsite response within three days. Monthly or quarterly invoicing is required. While this is not a request for proposal, other capable providers can submit a capability statement by May 15, 2025, via the NIAID’s electronic submission system eSASS. The government will consider all submissions before deciding to proceed sole-source. This notice highlights the necessity for continuous operational support for the instrument and underlines the federal government's reliance on specific vendors for specialized equipment maintenance.
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