Extended Warranty and Technical Support for BBI-piPET-314-13
ID: 75N95025Q00170FOType: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, 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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https://sam.gov/opp/d85b0e3b36f54349a0ae40419097040f/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide an extended warranty and technical support for the BBI-piPET-314-13 primate PET scanner used in neuroimaging research. The procurement aims to ensure the scanner's optimal performance through annual preventative maintenance, software updates, diagnostic services, and emergency repairs, which are critical for ongoing research into substance use disorders. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and experience by March 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, to Shaun Rostad at shaun.rostad@nih.gov, with no costs incurred by the government for responses.

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